Benvolio Flashcards

1
Q

What does Benvolio say to try and calm the situation down in Act 1 Scene 1?

A

“Part fools, put up your swords”

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What does Benvolio say to indicate that both houses were equally responsible for the brawl?

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“Fought on part and part”

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3
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What quote in Act 1 scene 1 indicates that Benvolio understands/respects Romeos actions?

A

“Gladly shunned who gladly fled from me”

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4
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What quote, in Act 1 Scene 1, shows Benvolios empathetic nature?

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“I rather weep…at thy good heart’s oppression”

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What does Benvolio say at the very last line of Act 1 scene line and what technique was used here?

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“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’
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Give a quote from Act 3 Scene 1, that relates ‘hot days’ with ‘conflict’

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‘These hot days is the mad blood stirring’ (pathetic fallacy)

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In act 3 Scene 1, Benvolio says “Am i like such a…

What does this say about Benvolios character

A

fellow”

  • this shows that Benvolio doesnt disregard other peoples opinions
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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

A

“Withdraw unto some private place, or reason coldly of your grievances”

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Give a quote, from Act 3 Scene 1, that shows that Benvolio is honest

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“This is the truth, or let Benvolio die”

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