Benvolio

parts well, especially during Romeo’s duel with Tybalt. In other words, Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes were incapable of showing any mood except enamored. In spite of the use of only Old English, the movie engaged me. The setting took place in a spin-off of Verona, the setting of the original play, in a California town called Verona Beach. The idea of portraying the Capulets and Montagues as warring gangs was a clever idea and a perfect analogy for the actual Shakespearean play. Mercutio, Benvolio, and Tybalt all had their own flaring personalities which energized the movie. Mercutio liked to live freely and party, Benvolio was Romeo’s right hand man, and Tybalt emphasized honoring his gang. In addition, the writers did a fantastic job of involving Romeo, even if he wasn’t present, in each scene. If a scene starred Benvolio and Mercutio, the duo would be looking for Romeo or defending the Montague gang. A major part of a scene that didn’t involve Romeo was the battle between Benvolio and Tybalt. Every scene altered Romeo’s next move toward his final goal of marrying Juliet, which is what the movie is all about. My scene was Act 5 Scene 3, which was the last scene performed. My goals for the scene were to memorize some of my lines, and to act as Romeo instead of just trying to enunciate and succeed in public speaking. I felt that if I got lost in my character, acting would be easier and I would naturally enunciate because playing Romeo melodramatically would give a…

Have you wondered what life would be like in Verona in the 1500s? In the play Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare, life is hard, and full of love and hate. The play takes place in Verona Italy, where two families are enemies, feuding all the time for years. They are the Capulets and the Montagues. It starts off by introducing Romeo, as he is in love with Rosaline, but she doesn't love him back. Then he and his good friend Benvolio decide to crash a Capulet party, as they are Montagues. This…

illustrates the families at blame because if they had not been so against the idea of the teens’ love, Juliet would not have attempted to fake her death in the first place. Additionally, a big reason that the Capulet/Montague feud played such a large role in Romeo and Juliet’s death are the impulsive young adults such as Tybalt and Mercutio. The argument is significant because it causes the teens to not have a lot of resistance and patience with the mockery either side recieves, and after a very…

thing they know is what the other looks like which is a clear example of their infatuous love for one another. They are moving too fast and are going to ruin what they might and could have in the future. Additionally, Romeo and Juliet decided to get married as soon as they could without planning ahead for how they could really get their families to accept them. They did not tell each other much about who they really were which shows that the two could only possibly in love with their physical…

Bad decisions are like an avalanche; they start small, but then get bigger and bigger. This relates to “Romeo and Juliet”, a tragic love story between two teenagers whose families have been mortal enemies for centuries. Romeo, a Montague, and Juliet, a Capulet, fall in love and face the consequences of their forbidden love. In “Romeo and Juliet”, Shakespeare teaches us to make thoughtful decisions. If they are not thought out well, they will have bad consequences later on. This message is shown…

Fate is the development of events beyond a person's control, as determined by a supernatural power. Two young lovers were destined with a fate that caused a terrible end to their lives, and with their destiny they brought death to the ones around them. In the play, Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, two teenagers from feuding families hide their forbidden love. After Romeo and Juliet marry in secret, Romeo is banished for taking the life of Juliet’s cousin, and a new man had been arranged…

Everyone has heard of the tragic ending of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, but do we really even know who was at fault of that? In the play, Romeo and Juliet were star crossed lovers that Friar Laurence married off and were happy together. They got separated when Romeo got banished from Verona and it took them both very harshly. They both told their sad stories to Friar Laurence and poured their hearts out to him. Was Friar Laurence really helpful to them when they desperately needed…

Throughout the years Greek Mythology has influenced art and literature. It was created to teach people using stories about their gods. For example, the myth of the Sirens from The Odyssey teaches us to use logic to resist temptation and move forward with our lives. Ulysses, Latin for Odysseus, and his men are sailing back to their home Ithaca, when the stumble upon Sirens. They must stay strong and resist temptation so they can continue their journey. In the painting, Ulysses and The Sirens,…

Benvolio is a well known character in the play of “Romeo and Juliet” written by William Shakespeare. Benvolio is the cousin of Romeo and also his best friend in this play. Benvolio is helpful, courageous, non-romantic, curious, and caring. There was enjoyment in reading about Benvolio because he is a very different person from other characters in the play. What interest me the most about Benvolio in the play because he is a close friend to Romeo, who is one of the main characters. It is believed…

Benvolio and Mercutio are complete opposites. Though they may be antitheses, they are great friends in The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. They compliment each other like cookies and milk. For example, Mercutio loves to live in the moment while Benvolio likes to be more logical and apathetic. When Mercutio gets out of hand, Benvolio at least attempts to keep him in check. While Mercutio loves being the center of attention, Benvolio is more than happy to stay out of the…