Foils are clear opposite personality traits that define characters. In Romeo and Juliet dialogue and action help develop pristine foils. Diverse personalities are emphasized by words and action. Foils most often occur in a special type of dialogue, in the form of dramatic speeches. In Shakespeare's tragedy, Romeo and Juliet, foils are obviously present; such as Romeo and Tybalt, Juliet and her nurse and Mercutio and Tybalt. The most obvious foil in Romeo and Juliet Act three Scene one is Romeo and Tybalt. Initially, Romeo was being courtios and polite to Tybalt.Through Romeos recent marriage to Juliet, Romeo is related to Tybalt. When Romeo treats Tybalt as a family member, Tybalt takes offence believing he is being mocked. “But I love thee better that thou canst devise till thou shalt know the reason of my love and so good Capulet, which name I tender as dearly as mine own, be satisfied.” (Page 866 lines 66-69) Mercutio cannot bear Tybalts insults and in turn steps in and defends Romeo. A new side of Romeo’s personality is revealed after Tybalt kills Mercutio. Up until this ,point
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In Act 3 Scene 2 Juliet awaits Romeo to consummate their marriage. The nurse rushes in extremely emotional and unable to deliver basic information. For this reason, Juliet believed Romeo to be dead and is ready to kill herself. The nurse finally gets the correct information across putting Juliet at a loss; whether to grieve her cousin or support her husband. The nurse and Juliet also differ in age. This leads them to have different views on the situation. After Juliet knows her husband is banished from Verona, she decides to kill herself. “Come, chords; come, nurse. I’ll to my wedding bed; and death, not Romeo, take my maidenhead.” (page 874 lines 136-137) If Juliets nurse didn't disobey orders, fetching Romeo instead of the cords, Juliet would have hung
In Act 3 Scene 2 Juliet awaits Romeo to consummate their marriage. The nurse rushes in extremely emotional and unable to deliver basic information. For this reason, Juliet believed Romeo to be dead and is ready to kill herself. The nurse finally gets the correct information across putting Juliet at a loss; whether to grieve her cousin or support her husband. The nurse and Juliet also differ in age. This leads them to have different views on the situation. After Juliet knows her husband is banished from Verona, she decides to kill herself. “Come, chords; come, nurse. I’ll to my wedding bed; and death, not Romeo, take my maidenhead.” (page 874 lines 136-137) If Juliets nurse didn't disobey orders, fetching Romeo instead of the cords, Juliet would have hung