Mercutio enters with Benvolio wondering where Romeo is. Either not knowing where he is, the begin to assume that he is somewhere alone sobbing over Rosaline. Intercepting some information about a challenge to a duel from Tybalt to Romeo, they continue to assume that Romeo is too soft-hearted and young to duel such an experience fighter. Enter Romeo, and as Mercutio and Benvolio finish off their teasing with each other, accuse Romeo of leaving them at the party. Romeo, ignoring it at first, eventually has enough and stands up for himself. This leads to an argument between Romeo and Mercutio, ending with Benvolio splitting them apart.
Prompt E:
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This picture represents to me the scene because Romeo is taking all the joke and the beatings from Mercutio and Benvolio, which is like the two hands. Even though Mercutio and Benvolio keep verbal punches, Romeo is able to hold himself together and withstand every punch. Eventually in the scene, he does begin to push back.
Prompt C:
Romeo: Will you eventually tell them about Juliet?
Benvolio: How come you didn't stop Romeo and Mercutio earlier?
Mercutio: Don't you think you were a little rough on Romeo?
Mercutio & Benvolio: Don't you feel bad about talking about Romeo behind his back?
Nurse: Are you not worried about Romeo being a Montague?
Lucas
ReplyDeleteIn response to your second question, I think that Benvolio didn't interfere because it was entertainment for him. He knew morally he should stop but it was fun.