Benvolio

Cards (21)

  • Who is the young voice of reason in Romeo and Juliet?
    Benvolio
  • What is Benvolio's primary goal throughout the play?
    To let everyone get on with their lives
  • In what situations does Benvolio typically appear in the play?
    With Romeo, Mercutio, or both
  • How does Benvolio's character contrast with Romeo and Mercutio?
    He is consistently level-headed and sensible
  • What role does Benvolio play after altercations occur?
    He explains the events to others
  • What does Benvolio do when recounting the opening skirmish?
    He gives simple, concise accounts
  • How does Benvolio's honesty affect his relationships with the Capulets?
    They do not believe him
  • What does Benvolio's strategic honesty reveal about his character?
    He does not paint his friends as innocent
  • What does Mercutio imply about Benvolio's temperament?
    He has a hot temper and is easily provoked
  • How does Benvolio's character respond to Mercutio's implication about his temper?
    His sensible tendencies show restraint
  • What notable emotional moment does Benvolio have in the play?
    He cries in sympathy with Romeo
  • How does Benvolio's emotional expression differ from other characters in the play?
    He chooses his moments to show feeling
  • What role does Benvolio play in the overall narrative of Romeo and Juliet?
    He helps anchor the story with maturity
  • What family does Benvolio belong to?
    Montague
  • What does Benvolio do to maintain peace?
    He attempts to break up street fights
  • How does Benvolio redirect conversations among his friends?
    By changing the topic when they stray
  • What does Benvolio's lack of bias in the feud suggest about his character?
    He values peace over family loyalty
  • Who does Benvolio explain the opening skirmish to?
    The Montagues
  • What does Benvolio's retelling of events reveal about his character?
    He is honest and straightforward
  • How does Benvolio's honesty affect his credibility?
    It undermines his credibility with the Capulets
  • What does Benvolio's character reveal about the theme of conflict in the play?
    He represents the voice of reason amidst chaos