Character Analysis: Balthasar
Grace Scott
English 9 Honors
Mrs. Duff
14 April 2014
Character Analysis: Balthasar In this scene of the play, Balthasar, Romeo’s servant, brings him the news that Juliet has died. He wants Romeo to know of the death and is motivated to tell him what has happened because Balthasar loves Romeo and is very loyal to him. He wanted to make sure Romeo received the news rather than finding out later. He is driven to tell Romeo so that he can avoid possible conflict if Romeo discovered that his servant knew and failed to notify him.
There are a few obstacles that stand in Balthasar’s way in this scene. Because of Romeo’s banishment from Verona, Balthasar had to travel to Mantua just to let him know of Juliet’s supposed death. He also has to respect Romeo’s privacy and leave him alone to do whatever he may. This is difficult for Balthasar because he can sense that Romeo is not well and may do something that will have a negative effect on the situation.
When Balthasar tells Romeo of Juliet’s death, his words seem to be very full of sorrow. It is fairly easy to tell that he is sad to have to tell Romeo, because he apologizes for being the one to bring the terrible news. Balthasar says that “her immortal part with angels lives,” (Shakespeare, 5.1, 20). In this way, he is very musical and poetic in his way of speaking to Romeo. By talkng this way, he is able to deliver the news in a softer way by speaking nicely of Juliet.
During this scene, Balthasar has many feelings and thoughts going through his mind. When delivering the news, he is sad and seems to feel sympathetic for Romeo. He wishes he was not the one to deliver the heartbreaking news. As the scene goes on, Balthasar finds himself very worried about Romeo’s mental state. He says that Romeo has a crazy look in his eyes, and that it seems like he will do something bad. He tells Romeo that he is worried about him, but he is just brushed aside and told to leave. Balthasar is then left
English 9 Honors
Mrs. Duff
14 April 2014
Character Analysis: Balthasar In this scene of the play, Balthasar, Romeo’s servant, brings him the news that Juliet has died. He wants Romeo to know of the death and is motivated to tell him what has happened because Balthasar loves Romeo and is very loyal to him. He wanted to make sure Romeo received the news rather than finding out later. He is driven to tell Romeo so that he can avoid possible conflict if Romeo discovered that his servant knew and failed to notify him.
There are a few obstacles that stand in Balthasar’s way in this scene. Because of Romeo’s banishment from Verona, Balthasar had to travel to Mantua just to let him know of Juliet’s supposed death. He also has to respect Romeo’s privacy and leave him alone to do whatever he may. This is difficult for Balthasar because he can sense that Romeo is not well and may do something that will have a negative effect on the situation.
When Balthasar tells Romeo of Juliet’s death, his words seem to be very full of sorrow. It is fairly easy to tell that he is sad to have to tell Romeo, because he apologizes for being the one to bring the terrible news. Balthasar says that “her immortal part with angels lives,” (Shakespeare, 5.1, 20). In this way, he is very musical and poetic in his way of speaking to Romeo. By talkng this way, he is able to deliver the news in a softer way by speaking nicely of Juliet.
During this scene, Balthasar has many feelings and thoughts going through his mind. When delivering the news, he is sad and seems to feel sympathetic for Romeo. He wishes he was not the one to deliver the heartbreaking news. As the scene goes on, Balthasar finds himself very worried about Romeo’s mental state. He says that Romeo has a crazy look in his eyes, and that it seems like he will do something bad. He tells Romeo that he is worried about him, but he is just brushed aside and told to leave. Balthasar is then left