Honesty In Romeo And Juliet

Out of every astrological signs, Benvolio best aligns with Aquarius. Aquarius is viewed as honest. Benvolio demonstrates these traits at the beginning of the play. As the prince is asking him about the fight that broke out, Benvolio told the prince that, “Here were the servants of your adversary/And yours, close fighting ere I did approach./I drew to part them. In the instant came/The fiery Tybalt, with his sword prepared:” (1.1.97-100). When the fight is broken up, the Prince comes to ask Benvolio some questions. Whereas most people would lie about the situation to make them and their household look innocent, Benvolio told the events truthfully and honestly. Benvolio’s honesty shows that he values honesty over the consequences. The honesty of Benvolio is not in many and demonstrates the Aquarius.

Benvolio not only demonstrates honesty, but also loyalty. He shows an example of his loyalty to Romeo, as he is depressed about love, as he loves someone and she does not love him back. Benvolio then tells Romeo the he would, “rather weep./At thy good heart’s oppression.” (1.1.173,175). While Romeo is weeping, Benvolio states that he
As Benvolio gets the reputation of being a nice guy, he also can have a different side to him. While everyone is making fun of the nurse, Benvolio chips in after she says the wrong word, saying that he will “endite him to some supper” (2.4.120). When the nurse said the she “desire some confidence with you.” (2.4.119). The nurse meant to say conference, but said confidence due to her lack of education. Benvolio took advantage of the mistake, and chimed in his little joke of her. While Benvolio is portrayed as being a spotless, near-perfect guy, he has a side of him where he is unpredictable. These traits that Benvolio demonstrates clearly are a representation of the Aquarius and the two can be traced back to one