Benvolio, a member of the Montague family, establishes himself as a peacemaker in Act 1. Primarily, his name suggest that he is a good person, as "ben" is a Latin root meaning "good."

Benvolio is Lord Montague’s nephew and Romeo’s cousin and friend. Benvolio is the calmest and most even-keeled of the Montagues. Throughout the play, he serves as the peacemaker …

Benvolio is the peace maker (his name means "friendly-wishing") and, though he doesn't seem tolerant of Tybalt's will to fight, he is still - rather gratingly - courteous. And that's all the ...

2024年10月7日 · Benvolio is a peacekeeper, honest but self-preserving, and loyal to his family. Mercutio, in contrast, is passionate, loyal, and mocks romantic ideals, often acting as a foil to …

2024年10月7日 · Romeo and Benvolio crash the party wearing masks. They learn about the party quite by accident in Act 1, Scene 2. An illiterate servant has been sent out with a list of names …

2024年10月7日 · Romeo and Benvolio then learn about the Capulet party, and Benvolio suggests that they attend so that Romeo may compare Rosaline's looks to all of the other beautiful …

Benvolio truthfully relates what happened, explaining that Romeo refused to fight Tybalt until Tybalt killed Mercutio. Distraught over her nephew’s death, Lady Capulet demands that …

2024年10月7日 · Benvolio grievously mourns the loss of his friend, Mercutio, saying, "O Romeo, Romeo, brave Mercutio is dead! / That gallant spirit hath aspired the clouds, / Which too …

Benvolio uses metaphor and personification to describe Tybalt's actions, and Lord Montague employs metaphors to depict Romeo's mood and actions. Imagery is also used to emphasize …

Act I, Scene 4. Romeo, Benvolio, and their friend Mercutio enter. On their way to the Capulets' masked ball, the three young men discuss how best to explain their presence at the ball …