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= = =__ Benvolio __ = //Use quotes wherever possible, including line numbers--this will make referencing the lines in the future much easier.//

__Relationship to other characters__ Benvolio is a Montague. He is Romeo's cousin. He hangs out with Romeo and Mercutio a lot.(Reid Calhoun and Jimmy Dalton)

__Strength of the character__ Benvolio tries to keep the peace everytime the Capulets want to start a fight. He is trying to turn the hate into love.(Reid Calhoun and Jimmy Dalton)

__Weakness of the character__
 * His peacekeeping makes other characters like Tybalt get mad at him for being a wimp.(Reid Calhoun and Jimmy Dalton)**

__Defining moment(s) for the character__ Benvolio tries to break up the brawl between the Montagues and the Capulets at the beginning of the play. Convinces Romeo to sneak into the party.(Reid Calhoun and Jimmy Dalton) He stands up when Romeo refuses to fight Tybalt. Benvolio personally fights Tybalt and gets killed. (Reid Calhoun and Jimmy Dalton) __Essential question(s) for that character (i.e., what would //you// ask them?)__

Why do you like to keep the peace? I have another question for you. Why would you want to fight? Peace is more fun and safer for everyone.(Reid Calhoun and Jimmy Dalton) Why did you stand up for Romeo? Because I love him and I never want him to be hurt. (Reid Calhoun)

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