Question

Rene Descartes said hate was the urge to withdraw from something that is thought bad. Aristotle saw hate as the incurable desire to annihilate an object. In psychology, Sigmund Freud defined hate as an ego state that wishes to destroy the source of its unhappiness. Which definition most accurately explains Tybalt's motivation for taking part in the feud between the Montagues and Capulets?

Answer 1

Sigmund Freud's definition of hate- In psychology, Sigmund Freud defined hate as an ego state that wishes to destroy the source of its unhappiness.

Step-by-step explanation:

In William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Ju liet", the two stars crossed lovers and the fate that takes them away became the symbol of everlasting and faithful love for generations to come. This story epitomizes the negative influence that overtakes everything, stemming from the hate that the families had for each other for centuries.

As seen in the character of Tybalt, the feeling of hate seems to be the type that was described by Freud. Sigmund Freud's definition of hate is "an ego state that wishes to destroy the source of its happiness", which is similar to what Tybalt represents. He felt the need to destroy the source of the happiness, openly declaring "talk of peace! I hate the word, As I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee" (Act 1 scene i).

Thus, the definition that most accurately explains Tybalt's motivation for reigniting the family feud between the Capulets and Montagues is in accordance with that given by Sigmund Freud.