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    Romeo And Juliet Analysis

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    American educator and keynote speaker Stephen Covey claims that “Every human has four endowments- self awareness, conscience, independent will and creative imagination. These give us the ultimate freedom… the power to choose, to respond, to change.”(Covey, Stephen). However, it is safe to say that when these “endowments” are taken away or restricted , that any human may have the impulse to retaliate against these regulations. An Elizabethan Era tragedy, Romeo and Juliet displays the consequences

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    Is Benvolio Honest

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    “Part, fools! Put up your swords; you know not what you do.” (1.1.57) Benvolio is Romeo’s cousin. He is the nephew of the Montagues. Benvolio is a good, honest character. Benvolio is trustworthy, caring, and a practical character who is always there for Romeo. Benvolio is a trustworthy, sensible character. After the fight with Tybalt, Benvolio is asked by the prince what happened. He tells the story as it is without taking favor to any sides. Act 3, scene 1, line 145 states, “Tybalt, here, slain

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    Is Benvolio Honorable

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    Benvolio:The Best Kind Of Friend Benvolio is many things, but his most striking quality is the kind of friend he is. Benvolio is the best kind of friend for anyone that needs one. Benvolio is a very passive civilian in Verona by nature. This is shown multiple times in the play, as when Benvolio and Mercutio talk about how Benvolio never wishes to fight. Mercutio says “Thou art like one of these fellows that, when he enters the confines of a tavern, claps me his sword upon the table and says ‘God

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    Benvolio And Tybalt

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    Point: The contrasting characters of Tybalt and Benvolio serve as a commentary on these impulses, illustrating the devastating consequences of a fiery temperament, and how temperance could be the antidote to such tragedy. Evidence: This contrast is most apparent in Act 1, Scene 1 when Benvolio tries to separate the Montagues and Capulets when he says, “I do but keep the peace: put up thy sword, Or manage it to part these

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    Romeo And Benvolio

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    understand. I was asked to Analyze a conversation between Romeo and his cousin Benvolio from act one scene one of Romeo and Juliet and this is the analysis I came up with. This conversation is used to reveal various facets of Romeo’s character in order to show how much of a sentimental person He seems to be. Furthermore, in This Conversation Romeo show his true colors when he acts very sentimental as he talks to Benvolio. Romeo fell in love with a woman by the name of Rosaline but the problem is she

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    Benvolio And Mercutio

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    remember. Romeo’s two friends are Benvolio and Mercutio, Benvolio is a peacekeeper and most of the time he thinks before he acts. Mercutio is the complete opposite, he acts with his emotions and his emotions are erratic. The better friend between Mercutio and Benvolio is Benvolio due to the following reasons, he wants to make sure nothing is bothering Romeo, and he listens and cares about what Romeo has to say about his irrational love life. The first case that Benvolio wants to check and make sure nothing

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    Mercutio And Benvolio

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    and Benvolio throughout the tragedy. Although both companions show great qualities which make them two friends of great value, Benvolio is shown to be the exceptional friend that never seems to displease Romeo. Benvolio is a companion of Romeo that shows remorse, opens new opportunities for Romeo, and knows how to deal with Romeo’s character appropriately. Without Benvolio, Romeo would have deeply struggled when facing the obstacles he encountered throughout the entire play. Firstly, Benvolio always

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    Benvolio The Peacemaker

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    resolving the issue without violence. Romeo’s cousin Benvolio from the book Romeo and Juliet shows this throughout the story. The entire plot of Romeo and Juliet is how feuds affect much more than just disliking others. People need to have the peacemaker trait because it can make someone a better person. Benvolio is Romeo’s cousin and friend; he is good-willed, a problem solver, a good friend, and a trustworthy person. I can relate to Benvolio and his passion for wanting to make peace with others

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    personalities. There are many cases where two characters’ personalities show good examples of opposition and contrast. Two of these characters are Benvolio and Mercutio. Benvolio is the cousin of Romeo and can be considered his spiritual advisor, a very peaceful and calm person. Mercutio is Romeo’s best friend, rather bold and somewhat aggressive. Benvolio is seen as very practical and sensible throughout the story. He gives Romeo good advice and helps him through problems that he faces, especially

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    Romeo And Benvolio Foils

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    Comparing Romeo and Benvolio's Unique Characters Your family is often the most similar and most different from you, and Romeo and Benvolio are no exceptions to this. In their tragedy, Romeo and Benvolio are compelling foils, showing both similarities and differences in their personalities and behaviors. While Romeo is known for his impulsiveness and intense emotions, Benvolio emerges as a voice of reason and moderation. The contradictions between these two characters emerge through their interactions

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