RJ - Benvolio Quotes

Front

Benvolio's attempt to break up the brawl at the start of the play

Back

"Put up your swords, you know not what you do"

Front

He claims to be trying to maintain peace.

Back

"I do but keep the peace"

Front

To look at other women to forget Rosaline.

Back

"Examine other beauties"

Front

Comparing a beautiful woman to a swan and others to crows.

Back

"I will make thee think thy swan a crow"

Front

To leave and avoid conflict because the hot weather is making people irritable.

Back

"let’s retire… these hot days is the mad blood stirring"

Front

To move to a private place to discuss issues calmly.

Back

"Withdraw to some private place… or reason coldly of your grievances"