Question

read the dialogue from act i, scene v of romeo and juliet. capulet: why, how now, kinsman! wherefore storm you so? tybalt: uncle, this is a montague, our foe; a villain that is hither come in spite, to scorn at our solemnity this night. capulet: young romeo, is it? tybalt: tis he, that villain romeo. capulet: content thee, gentle coz, let him alone; he bears him like a portly gentleman. which best describes the relationship between tybalt and capulet? tybalt is capulets son. his solemn character provides a foil to the emotional nature of lord capulet. tybalt is capulets nephew. his short - tempered personality provides a foil to the calmer lord capulet. tybalt is capulets son - in - law. his love for juliet provides a foil to lord capulets cold personality. tybalt is capulets enemy. his hatred of the capulet family is a foil to lord capulets family loyalty.

Explanation:

In "Romeo and Juliet", Tybalt refers to Capulet as "Uncle" and Capulet calls Tybalt "gentle coz" (cousin). Tybalt is hot - tempered while Capulet is relatively calmer at this moment in the play.

Answer:

Tybalt is Capulet's nephew. His short - tempered personality provides a foil to the calmer Lord Capulet.