Question

Make an inference about the motivation behind each character’s actions in this earlier scene from the play. Why does benvolio beat down their swords? Why does tybalt draw his sword and fight?

Answer 1

On Act 3, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet", Romeo arrives happy because he just married and when he sees Tybalt, he tells him that he has no kind of hate to the Capulets house.

Nevertheless, Mercutio challenges Tybalt and in the duel Tybalt hurts Mercutio, who ends up severely wounded. Benvolio carries the sad news; Mercutio died. Romeo challenges Tybalt and kills him. He has to leave the place because Benvolio tells him the Prince is about to arrive.

Answer 2

She sent the nurse to speak with Romeo

She agreed to this request

her desire to marry Romeo

She cares about Juliet's happiness