Tybalt and Benvolio In William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet the opposition of Benvolio and Tybalt is deeply emphasized because they serve as dramatic foil to each other‚ Tybalt demonstrates the good and evil natures that exist in man‚ thus proving that evil is a destructive force. Tybalt and Benvolio differ in terms of values‚ respect and trust‚ but both are similar in the sense that they fiercely support their family. Readers see Tybalt as a pugnacious person and Benvolio as a person who
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Compare and contrast the charactersof Tybalt and Mercutio. Why does Mercutio hate Tybalt? Mercutio and Tybalt are very different in some ways and in others‚ they are very alike. Socially they are extremely different‚ Mercutio is always trying to have fun and crack jokes and enjoy his life while Tybalt‚ is very straight laced and serious in his manner. From a modern standpoint‚ we would say that Mercutio is the life and soul of the party and all of his friends like to be around him but when
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BENVOLIO Good-morrow‚ cousin. BENVOLIO But new struck nine. BENVOLIO It was. What sadness lengthens Romeo’s hours? BENVOLIO In love? BENVOLIO Of love? BENVOLIO Alas‚ that love‚ so gentle in his view‚ Should be so tyrannous and rough in proof! BENVOLIO No‚ coz‚ I rather weep. BENVOLIO At thy good heart’s oppression. BENVOLIO Soft! I will go along; An if you leave me so‚ you do me wrong. BENVOLIO Tell me in sadness‚ who is that you love. BENVOLIO Groan! why‚ no. But sadly tell
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For my Benvolio mask‚ I chose the color blue for loyalty‚ the dove’s wing for being a peacemaker‚ and the monocle to represent wisdom. In public‚ when Benvolio enters the scene‚ he sees men with raised swords so he told them to “put up your swords” (1‚1‚76). Tybalt then enters and tells Benvolio to draw his sword but Benvolio tells Tybalt that he should “part these men with me” (1‚1‚82). This shows that Benvolio wants no violence but rather peace. Since a dove’s wing means peacefulness‚ honesty‚
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Mercutio is one of the most unique characters in Shakespeare’s "Romeo & Juliet". His language is always powerful and imaginative. He represents many different things in the play and holds an important role. Both of these categories will be explored in this essay‚ among other things. First of all‚ Mercutio is Romeo’s friend. He is neither Montague‚ nor Capulet. Therefore‚ he has not been born into a feud and really has no side. However‚ his bond with Romeo does make him associated with the Montagues
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hardships more‚ Benvolio or Mercutio? Both of these characters are great friends to Romeo in different ways‚ but if one had to be chosen as Romeo’s best friend it would be Mercutio. Throughout the play‚ Mercutio cares about the well-being of Romeo‚ defends Romeo’s honor‚ and tries to cheer Romeo up through humor. While Benvolio performs a few deeds of friendship‚ these showings of friendship are not as constant or as outspoken as Mercutio’s showings of friendship. To finish with‚ Mercutio is a better
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Mercutio was a very strong and important character in William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Mercutio had two main roles. He was not only the Prince’s kinsman‚ but also Romeo’s best friend and companion. His infamous lines and eccentric speeches live on in the hearts of all Shakespeare fans. <br><br>Mercutio was portrayed as an eccentric‚ intelligent and loyal friend to Romeo. His language was full of sexual innuendo and allusions to legend and myth. Consider this quote from Act 2‚ Scene 1‚ "an
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is fickle‚ idealistic‚ impractical and naïve. To balance Romeo as a character‚ Shakespeare creates Mercutio; a good friend of Romeo’s who acts as his conscience. While Romeo has an idealistic perspective of the world and more specifically of love‚ Mercutio balances Romeo’s weak points as a dreamer. Mercutio is pragmatic‚ sensible‚ and clever and a master on word play. Throughout the play‚ Mercutio mocks Romeo’s naïve and ridiculous fascination with love. Early in the play‚ Romeo goes on and on about
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William Shakespeare‚ Benvolio and Tybalt are considered a dramatic foil. Benvolio is a peacemaker. Tybalt is one who looks for fights. Tybalt and Benvolio are complete opposites. In the opening scene‚ Benvolio and Mercutio are out in the town when Tybalt approaches them. Benvolio tries to stop a fight to break out but draws his sword out of sheer protection as stated‚ “I do but keep the peace. Put up thy sword‚ or manage it to part these men with me.” (1.1.61-62). When Benvolio said this‚ Tybalt is
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