Benvolio Flashcards
What does Benvolio say to try and calm the situation down in Act 1 Scene 1?
“Part fools, put up your swords”
What does Benvolio say to indicate that both houses were equally responsible for the brawl?
“Fought on part and part”
What quote in Act 1 scene 1 indicates that Benvolio understands/respects Romeos actions?
“Gladly shunned who gladly fled from me”
What quote, in Act 1 Scene 1, shows Benvolios empathetic nature?
“I rather weep…at thy good heart’s oppression”
What does Benvolio say at the very last line of Act 1 scene line and what technique was used here?
“I’ll pay that doctrine or else die in the attempt”
- Irony was used here as it was actually Romeo who died in the attempt of ‘examining another beauty’
Give a quote from Act 3 Scene 1, that relates ‘hot days’ with ‘conflict’
‘These hot days is the mad blood stirring’ (pathetic fallacy)
In act 3 Scene 1, Benvolio says “Am i like such a…
What does this say about Benvolios character
fellow”
- this shows that Benvolio doesnt disregard other peoples opinions
Give a quote from Act 3 Scene 1, where Benvolio tries to get the others to continue the fight in a private place/or argue calmly
“Withdraw unto some private place, or reason coldly of your grievances”
Give a quote, from Act 3 Scene 1, that shows that Benvolio is honest
“This is the truth, or let Benvolio die”
