The 16th century romantic tragedy “Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare is a play that depicts the story of a young couple. It is set in Verona, Italy there is an ongoing feud between their families. Despite all odds they marry with the guidance of their closest confidants and the fateful arrow of Cupid. Benvolio Montague is one of the many characters that assists Romeo throughout the play. Benvolio advises and descalates conflicts that arise in the play. Two of Benvolio’s character traits are peacemaker and loyal.
One of Benvolio’s traits seen in the play is that he is a peacemaker. In Act 1, Scene 1, when an argument between the servants of the feuding household arises, Benvolio quickly tries stop the fight. “Part fools! Put up your swords; you know not what you do...I do but keep the peace, Put up thy swords, Or manage it to part these men with me.” (Act 1, Scene 1 Lines 61-65) This short quote shows that Benvolio tries to cease the fighting in the public square, thus making him a peacemaker. Another example of Benvolio’s…show more content… In Act 3, Scene 1 Benvolio displayes his honesty when he for when he describes to the Prince and the citizens what had happened. Benvolio describes what happened in the fight with limited personal bias. Instead of clearing Romeo of wrongdoing in his explanation he tells the crowd the events that had just occur in a truthful manner. Benvolio does this because he is a honest character. As a result his honesty can be easily interpreted from the many examples in the play.
This romantic tragedy Romeo and Juliet, features supporting character Benvolio displaying honest and peacemaking character traits. He tries to avoid and/or deescalate conflicts when the servants fight and before the sword duel. Benvolio’s honesty is unique in the story filled with dramatic irony and conflict. Although Benvolio is only a supporting character his traits support elements of conflict in the
