“Look out for the people who look out for you. Loyalty is everything” ~Conor Mcgregor. To have a true friendship we should always be in search of loyalty. A thousand disloyal friends does not compare to one loyal one. They will stand by your side and never leave and always have your back. The key part of a friendship is Loyalty as shown in Romeo and Juliet, Mockingjay, and the friendship of Dwayne Wade and Lebron James.
During the worst of times when Romeo lies slumped in sadness his dear friend Benvolio still stays by his side in his time of need. We see this when Benvolio states “At thy good heart's oppression.” Romeo then replies “Romeo. Why, such love is transgression Griefs of mine own lie heavy in my breast, Which …show more content…
In this quote it shows Mercutio standing up to tybalt for his ill-mannered respect towards Romeo; “No, ‘tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church shall find me a grave man. I am peppered,”(3.1.90-95). Mercutio shows loyalty to Romeo by sticking up for him when Romeo would not do so himself. Mercutio wouldn't let Tybalt shame his friend, and when he took a stand he had payed a price that no man could bare. Tybalt had slane Mercutio for defying him. Evidently, Mercutio sacrificed his own life on behalf of Romeo showing his loyalty towards him. Irrefutably, This shows that a loyal friend will stick up for you no matter how high the …show more content…
Even though Lebron made the choice to leave the team Wade stood by his side and supported him. Sometimes it can appear hard to stay loyal to someone when they leave you or make a choice that you might not like. Although, it stands out the most when you have the strength to stay loyal to someone even if they have hurt you. Lebron wanted to rejoin the old team he had once been a part of. Wade felt disappointed to hear he was going to lose a very big asset to the team. As a friend, Wade supported Lebron's decision in leaving. Clearly, staying loyal to a friend may ensue a strong long lasting friendship no matter the