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Clare Kelly Hour 6The test of a round out fiber is whether it is capable of surprising in a convincing way. If it never surprises, it is flat. If it does not convince, it is a flat pret raritying to be round. -E.M. ForsterBenvolio initially appears to be a mild character in William Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet. As Romeos trustworthy cousin he is the consistent anchor and verbalize of reason throughout the play. Benvolio is depicted as an honest, steadfast friend and peacemaker yet he has his own heartaches, which cause him to not always act sensibly. Shakespeare cunningly gives the audience an early extension of Benvolios personality through his name. Benvolio translated literally means good-will or well wisher a role he consistently fills, although sometimes unsuccessfully throughout the play, strain to exert himself and others around him out of whatever conflict. In the very first scene of the play, Benvolio quickly establishes himself as the peacemaker as he tries t o stop the scrap betwixt the Montague and Capulet servants by saying, Part fools Put up your swords, you know not what you do.(I.i.64-65) Wanting peace he warns them to stop arguing before things evolve into a wakeless situation. In that statement, Shakespeare references the Gospel of Luke Father forgive them for they know not what they do (Luke 2334), using his skillful use of the written language to affect that Benvolio was pickings on a Christ like peacemaker role in the play. Benvolios moral convictions do not change over the variant of the play. His view on peace is evident in all three scenes. In Act III, as Mercutio and Tybalt begin to fight, Benvolio once again attempts to be the voice of reason, We maunder here in the public haunt of mean eithe... ...he is out for a pre-dawn stroll. A troubled mind drove me to walk abroad.(I.i.114) Then after on in Act I there is evidence that Benvolio doesnt always act sensibly as he convinces Romeo to sneak in un-invited to the en emies mask ball, which could end in grave consequences. In Act II Benvolio and Mercutio join together to make fun of the Nurse at her expense, hide her face, for her fans the fairer face. (II.iv.98-99)In conclusion, although in the spring Benvolio solely appeared as a minor character, over the course of the play Shakespeare devolved Benvolio into a well rounded, three-dimensional character by making him not only a sensible peacemaker, and a honest trustworthy friend but also creating him to have a troubled mind like any other normal human. It is ironic that Benvolio, a minor character, is the only one that was left to pick up the pieces. Essay -- Clare Kelly Hour 6The test of a round character is whether it is capable of surprising in a convincing way. If it never surprises, it is flat. If it does not convince, it is a flat pretending to be round. -E.M. ForsterBenvolio initially appears to be a minor character in William Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet. As Romeos t rustworthy cousin he is the consistent anchor and voice of reason throughout the play. Benvolio is portrayed as an honest, steadfast friend and peacemaker yet he has his own heartaches, which cause him to not always act sensibly. Shakespeare cunningly gives the audience an early indication of Benvolios personality through his name. Benvolio translated literally means good-will or well wisher a role he consistently fills, although sometimes unsuccessfully throughout the play, striving to keep himself and others around him out of any conflict. In the very first scene of the play, Benvolio quickly establishes himself as the peacemaker as he tries to stop the fight between the Montague and Capulet servants by saying, Part fools Put up your swords, you know not what you do.(I.i.64-65) Wanting peace he warns them to stop arguing before things evolve into a grave situation. In that statement, Shakespeare references the Gospel of Luke Father forgive them for they know not what they do (Luk e 2334), using his skillful use of the written language to allude that Benvolio was taking on a Christ like peacemaker role in the play. Benvolios moral convictions do not change over the course of the play. His stance on peace is evident in all three scenes. In Act III, as Mercutio and Tybalt begin to fight, Benvolio once again attempts to be the voice of reason, We talk here in the public haunt of mean eithe... ...he is out for a pre-dawn stroll. A troubled mind drove me to walk abroad.(I.i.114) Then later on in Act I there is evidence that Benvolio doesnt always act sensibly as he convinces Romeo to sneak in un-invited to the enemies masquerade ball, which could end in grave consequences. In Act II Benvolio and Mercutio join together to make fun of the Nurse at her expense, hide her face, for her fans the fairer face. (II.iv.98-99)In conclusion, although in the beginning Benvolio only appeared as a minor character, over the course of the play Shakespeare devolved Benvolio into a well rounded, three-dimensional character by making him not only a sensible peacemaker, and a honest trustworthy friend but also creating him to have a troubled mind like any other normal human. It is ironic that Benvolio, a minor character, is the only one that was left to pick up the pieces.