The Villain’s Honor: Tybalt’s Lesson on Conflict and Commitment

Turn thee, Benvolio, look upon thy death.

* Tybalt 

This is a favorite line from a classic play. Tybalt is my favorite character, constantly confronting his family's enemies and protecting his honor and that of his family. He is portrayed as the villain in the play. 

Tybalt has walked into the beginning of a shit storm. While smiling, he was excited at the prospect of his sword tasting the blood of his enemy. 

Benvolio, his sworn enemy, tries to cool the coals of the fire that quickly burns so hot. He knows men will die, and Tybalt is quick to the sword. These men are swift to violence when honor is at stake. 

Tybalt, see's his enemy and is clear about his intentions. 

"Turn thee, Benvolio, look upon thy death."

I appreciate the commitment. 

Many men are seen as villains in someone's life; some know why, and some do not. When you are confronted and wish to keep the peace, there is no guarantee that you will.

Should you try at all? You should. Some men are emotional and inconsolable. You will need to defend yourself against those that are beyond reason and then destroy them. The time for a diplomatic solution has passed when the point of a sword is at the throat.

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