Is this a metaphor form Act 3 Scene 1 in Romeo and Juliet?
From Shmoop Lit/Tybalt in Romeo and Juliet Tybalt, the “Prince of Cats,” is a captivating character and almost always completely over-the-top. Mercutio, who hates Tybalt, gives him the “catty” nickname the “Prince of Cats.” But it totally suits Tybalt. While Romeo can sometimes remind you of a bouncy and overeager puppy, Tybalt tends to stalk around proudly looking for fights. He doesn’t speak a single line that can’t be delivered in a snarl. Tybalt is not particularly deep, but he’s a lot of fun for the actor who gets to deliver his snappy one-liners and show off some impressive sword fighting skills.
