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Compare And Contrast Impulsive In Romeo And Juliet
When you are unable to control your anger, you are more likely to make impulsive decisions. There are many pieces of literature that center attention on controlling anger. In the play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, anger is seen through important characters. Both Tybalt and Mercutio prove to be hot-tempered and impulsive in stressful situations.
In tough situations, Tybalt proves to be heated and impetuous. When Benvolio is trying to stop Gregory, Sampson, and Abraham from fighting, Tybalt yells, “What, drawn and talk of peace? I hate the word, / As I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee. / Have at thee, coward!” (1.1.71-73). Tybalt immediately becomes angry without thinking anything through. Since Tybalt is quick to speak loudly and

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