Benvolio as a Character

Benvolio as a Character Quotes are in red.Notations of where each quote is from are in purple.Links to context are in blue.

Benvolio Basics:

His name means “good will” ”Part fools, put up your swords, you know not what you do” (Act 1 Scene 1) reminds us of Christ’s last words on the cross. “Father forgive them, they know not what they do” Just as Christ is a peacekeeper - Benvolio takes on this role. “I do but keep the peace”, “put up thy sword” (Act 1 Scene 1)  Act 1, Scene 1 Benvolio tries to stop a fight in the streets but ends up taking part in it.Afterwards, he talks to Romeo’s parents and promises to find out why Romeo has been acting so depressed.He meets up with Romeo, who tells him the problem is that he’s in love with a girl who isn’t interested in him.In hopes of helping Romeo get over Rosalin, Benvolio convinces Romeo to crash the Capulet party.They’ll compare Rosaline to the other women there and will see that she’s not worth it. “Examine other beauties” (Act 1 Scene 1) Benvolio encourages Romeo to crash the Capulet ball.This has directly influenced the events in the rest of the play as this is where he meets Juliet.Act 2, Scene 1 - Act 2 Scene 4 Benvolio and Mercutio try to figure out where Romeo disappeared to. They soon give up and head home.The next day Benvolio and Mercutio still don’t know where Romeo is.They know that Tybalt has challenged their friend to a duel.Benvolio says he is sure Romeo will uphold his honour and fight Tybalt.When the Nurse shows up, Benvolio joins Romeo and Mercutio in the general mockery of her.Act 3 Scene 1 As usual, Benvolio tries to avoid fighting with the Capulets but gets drawn in anyway.

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