5. Key Ideas and Details: What does Benvolio's retelling of the fight reveal about

his character? Which details does he choose to emphasize, and what does that

tell you about him?

In Act 3, Scene 1, of the play, Benvolio narrates to the King whatever had happened on the street. When he narrated the incident, he told the whole truth, even the mistakes on Montagues part. This reveals that Benvolio is respectful and truthful person.

Benvolio chose to emphasize that Romeo was trying to keep the peace in fued.

It tells that Benvolio is not just a truthful person but a good friend also.

Explanation:

"Romeo and Juliet" is a romantic tragedy written by William Shakespeare. The play is about two young lovers who are separated by death. The families of both the lovers were in conflict for years, which led them to unfavor the lovers.

In Act 3, Scene 1, of the play, the rivalry families got into a feud, in which Tybalt, the dear cousin of Juliet was killed by Romeo while protecting his friend Benvolio.

Benvolio, after this incident, narrates to the court whatever happened on the street truthfully. He did not hide the mistakes of Montague while retelling the incident. He revealed that Montague's were trying to make peace while Capulet were adding flames to the feud.

Benvolio emphasized that Romeo was tring to make peace so that he could be saved from the punishment. It was not a lie though, but he was considered a liar, trying to save his friend.

Benvolio's retelling of the incident reveals that he is not only truthful person but a good friend too.