Benvolio

Question 1

I do but keep the Peace. Put up thy sword

Answer 1

• used as a powerful theatrical devise in order to diffuse tension
• aptronym - translates to ‘Peace keeper’ - science of onomastics
• promotes passivity

Question 2

And I will make thee think thy swan a crow

Answer 2

Antithesis
- juxtaposition of ephemeral, royal, beauty of Rosaline with a carrion predator. ‘Crow’ = portentous, ominous, almost foreboding

• later on Romeo almost becomes an omen of death himself — a grim-reaper-esque figure