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- Unforgiving - when Tybat notices Romeo's intrusion in the Capulet ball (A1:S5) he swears revenge, promising to not let him get away with this scornful act. However, Lord Capulet cannot equal his desire for vengeance which highlights his angry demeanour. This is immediately after pursued, when Romeo receives a letter regarding a duel and later in Act 3 Scene 1.
- Loyal - the motives of his violence are almost always fuelled by his loyalty to the Capulets; he strives to defend his household due to the opposition between the Montagues and Capulets.
- Provocative - through verbal innuendo and resilience, Tybalt is successful in provoking others into fighting. He is always on the lookout for conflict and will knows how to push people's buttons in order to achieve this.
- Quick-tempered - the smallest acts of provocation can set off Tybalt's short fuse. He is easily angered and massively resentful.
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- His character is symbolic of the enmity between the opposing households; he upholds the 'ancient grudge' through his constant desire for conflict and violence
- He is the stimulant of major conflicts that take place within the play e.g. the brawl in A1:S1, the violent motivations derive from Tybalt's fury and loyalty to the Capulets
- He acts as a catalyst for the plot - his death in A3:S1 leads to a chain of events leading to the 'star cross'd lovers inevitable demise; Romeo's exile, Juliet's death etc.
- Tybalt is the antithesis to Benvolio - their attitudes towards violence significantly contrast. Tybalt is arrogant and likes to provoke fights whilst Benvolio is tranquil, level-headed and prevents the escalation of violence throughout the play
- Tybalt is the antagonist - he creates problems for the other characters in the play
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- Although Tybalt remains pretty much the same within the short time he is alive, we do see some development.
- As the play progresses, he becomes increasingly aggravated and impetuous. His anger overwhelms him and he thinks not for the consequences of his actions; this ultimately results in his death.
- This demonstrates the depth of the ancient grudge and its grave repercussions - their enmity results in the deaths of many characters in the play.
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- "What, are thou drawn among these heartless hinds?"
- "I hate the word, as I hate hell, all Montagues and thee: have at thee coward!"
- "A villain that has hither come in spite, to scorn at our solemnity"
- "It fits when such a villain is a guest. I'll not endure him."
- "This intrusion shall, now seeming sweet, convert to bitter gall"
- "Thou art a villain"
- "Boy, his shall not excuse the injuries that thou hast done me"
- "Thou wretched boy that didst consort him here, shalt with him hence"
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