There are three characters in this extract: The servant (the Clown), Benvolio and Romeo. The servant plays only a minor role, being merely a device to allow Romeo to meet Juliet. Benvolio's name in Latin may be translated loosely to "I mean well" this is a fitting moniker for one who always offers good advice to Romeo. Romeo on the other hand is the impetuous, head-strong young man whose character is displayed by his obstinacy over his proclaimed undying love for Rosaline (until he meets Juliet obviously).

Scene 2 takes place on a Sunday afternoon, Capulet and Paris have discussed what will become of Juliet, but Capulet is still wary of Paris marrying Juliet (quite the opposite to his wife). They depart having entrusted the clown with the list

The play's plot experiences a mid point of sorts in this scene as Romeo loves Rosaline but he is just about to meet Juliet, and forget all about Rosaline.

Romeo makes numerous allusions to heresy and witchcraft in lines 88-93 saying:

The passage is one that serves mainly to advance the plot, and to construct a situation whereby Romeo ends up going to Capulet's party. The way in which Benvolio advises Romeo to compare Rosaline to any other girl at the party is very similar to the advice given by Capulet to Paris at the beginning of the scene. This shows how much Benvolio actually cares for Romeo, in direct contrast to there companion Mercutio who although he cares for Romeo, doesn't quite have the same relationship with Romeo as Benvolio the latter acts more like a confida

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Approximate Word count = 548
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)