In William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the kinsman of Prince Escalus, Mercutio, and the cousin of Juliet Capulet, Tybalt, are oftentimes depicted as battling foes. When reading the play, one is not informed on the details of the origin of the feud between the Montague and Capulet families. Whether it is even known by the present families themselves, we are not informed. However, we are certainly knowledgeable about the recurrent brawls between them. Mercutio and Tybalt have disputes that ensue persistently. Such discords have been quite critical to the play’s progression. In my current stage of life, I am not personally affected by trivial opinions of fellow acquaintances. Nevertheless, there are still acquaintances who do have unfavorable
