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[FONT=&quot]May 10, 2010

[/FONT] [FONT=&quot]Peace is one of the most important things. It is a gift of the Holy Spirit, and one may mistake it as

a virtue. In Shakespeare’s play, Romeo and Juliet, there is a lot of conflict between the two families, the[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Capulets and the Montagues. Peace is sparse, and shown most in none other than Benvolio. Throughout[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]the process of the play, Benvolio has shown his pride and caring of peace by trying in all of his power to [/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]keep peace throughout the feuding, constantly seeking common good by telling only truths, and was [/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]aware of the hatred between the families and was quick to leave a feuding scene.

[/FONT] [FONT=&quot]Firstly, Benvolio has shown his pride and caring of peace by trying in all of his power to keep the [/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]peace throughout the feuding. During the brawl between the Montagues and Capulets, even whilst Tybalt was tempting him to

draw and fight, Benvolio stated, “I do but keep the peace. Put up thy sword, [/FONT][FONT=&quot]or manage it to part these men with me.” (I.i 62-63).

This showed that, even in the pandemonium of battle, Benvolio still had will to break up a fight that would cause unexpected and

untimely injuries or possibly even death. This proved that Benvolio always put peace first in hope of stopping a war from

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[FONT=&quot]Secondly, Benvolio was constantly seeking the common good by always telling only the truth. He felt that it was the right

thing to do. After the unfortunate death of both characters, Mercutio and Tybalt, Benvolio told the prince, Escalus, exactly what

happened, he explained that, “Tybalt here slain, whom Romeo’s hand did slay, Romeo that spoke him fair, bid him bethink how

nice the quarrel was and urg’d withal…. This is the truth, or let Benvolio die.” (III.i,148-171). Benvolio told the whole story, front

to end, with no loose ends or concealment. He then added that the argument was big and that bother were enraged, proving that he

did not side with anyone on that matter. Benvolio then proceeded on and swore on his life, which persuaded Prince escalus to

believe him. This proved that Benvolio was a seeker of the common good.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Thirdly, Benvolio was aware of the hatred between the families and was quick to avoid and leave a feuding scene. In the

time before Mercutio was killed, Benvolio had a feeling of anxiety because he knew that the Capulets were out that day. He

wanted to leave, stating, “I pray thee, good Mercutio, let’s retire: The day is hot, the Capels are abroad, and if we meet we shall

not scape a brawl, For now, these hot days, is the made blood stirring.” (III.i.1-4). Benvolio was afraid of a reenactment of the

brawl the morning before, and of the death penalty of starting a brawl. This proved that Benvolio cared of his health, and was

quick to attempt to leave the situation.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot] In conclusion, Benvolio was a model for peace and he demonstrated it clearly. He always put the safety and well-being of

others in front of himself, always told the story for what it was, and always knew when it was a good time to back out of a

dangerous or harmful situation. Many people think that Benvolio was a coward, meaning someone afraid to fight or face anything

he was aware that he could not achieve. However, this is not true because he seemed to show that he was a pacifist. He did not

resort to fighting every chance that he could, but, used fighting as a last resort. In fact, the only time that Benvolio is portrayed as a

physically fighting character, is at the beginning of Romeo and Juliet, when he was attacked by Tybalt during the courtyard brawl

scene. In the end, Benvolio was a cunning and peaceful man who opposed hateful war, and ultimately, evil.



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