In Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare introduces Tybalt as a menacing character through his use of language. One way Shakespeare achieves this is by employing aggressive and confrontational dialogue for Tybalt. For example, when Tybalt first appears, he addresses Benvolio with the words “What, drawn, and talk of peace? I hate the word” (Act 1, Scene 1). These words convey Tybalt’s aggressive nature and his disdain for peace, setting the stage for his menacing presence throughout the play. Furthermore, Shakespeare’s choice of words, such as “hate,” emphasizes Tybalt’s hostility and establishes him as a character to be feared.