He is presented throughout the play as cautious and careful (his name, translated from Italian, means ‘good will’). In contrast to Mercutio, Benvolio wants to avoid confrontation.
He also likes to have fun which gets in the way of keeping the peace.īetween this hot-tempered pair stands level-headed Benvolio, Romeo’s cousin, a Montague and friend to Mercutio. He is torn between protecting his house (Montague) and keeping peace in Verona. Why is Benvolio a round character?īenvolio is round because he has a complex personality. Benvolio is a peacemaker, trusted friend, counselor, problem-solver and voice of reason. He is a sympathetic listener and it is because of that that we hear the story of Romeo’s lovesickness.īenvolio, Romeo’s cousin, was such a friend to Romeo and Mercutio. Is Benvolio a sympathetic character?Īll three are intelligent boys but, unlike his cousin, Benvolio is cautious and thoughtful. He is flamboyant, maddening, belligerent, stubborn and loyal. Mercutio is certainly round as he displays different characteristics.
A dynamic character changes as a result of the events in the story while a static character does not change much during the course of events.
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