I feel like these recent events here in Verona have been too much of a tragedy to deal with. Because of this and to help myself cope with the loss of my two greatest friends I have written the events as I dream they would happen, in the perfect world.
Word had come from the families of both Mercutio and Tybalt that they were both miraculously alive, simply heavily wounded. They would indeed recover in time. Because of this unpredictable miracle the Prince took back the banishment of Romeo, seeing as it was made under the false thoughts that he had killed Tybalt. Barely an hour after word spread of this news outrage ensued as Lady Juliet of the Capulets confessed her undying love for Romeo and her bond to him through marriage. A messenger was sent to Mantua to inform Romeo of this great news and the wedding between Paris and Juliet was called off due to the fact of Juliet's previously unmentioned marriage. On his arrival Romeo and Juliet both explained all to their families and the only choice left to do was make peace. There was a large celebration and a wedding party thrown for the newly weds where both families shared in festivities and good times. Hence cam the end of the feud between the Montagues and Capulets.
Tuesday 10 January 2012
Sunday 8 January 2012
Interview With The Verona Press
Today a reporter came in to interview me. I can only assume this would be concerning the recent tragic events of our fair city. Here following are the questions posed upon me.
Reporter: Good evening sir. I was told that you are the Benvolio Montague I was looking for. I have a few question for you on behalf of the Verona Press that I hope you'd be willing to answer. My first question is very simple, how did you know the recent victim of murder and the Prince's nephew, Mercutio?
Benvolio: Oh yes, a fair question I'm glad some are thinking of Mercutio as well and grieving for him even in these hectic times. Mercutio has always been a good friend of mine. I spent many hours simply passing time and enjoying the fruits of life with both him and my cousin Romeo.
Reporter: That brings us to our next question, concerning your cousin Romeo, what are your thoughts on his banishment?
Benvolio: Of course as his cousin I am biased to pity Romeo on his banishment. I believe it is a sad state of affair seeing as he was simply avenging the death of fair Mercutio but still, I do not think violence was the way for retribution.
Reporter: Were you involved in any of the violent actions that took place in our street today resulting in the deaths of two youths?
Benvolio: Nay, not I. I was there but I did not partake. I did try to stop the quarrel but alas I tried not enough for it was futile and I lost a good friend for it.
Reporter: How do you feel about Romeo attempting to come between Mercutio and Tybalt?
Benvolio: I feel that Romeo's heart was in the right place as he was simply trying to stop the unnecessary violence. If I had but been there helping more Romeo could have been more effective and we may have prevented the slipping of Tybalt's sword under his arm.
Reporter: Lastly word had been spreading of late that Romeo has not been returning to his quarters for the night, do you believe he has found himself a maiden to lie with?
Benvolio: Hold your tongue quick sir, Romeo may be a lover but he is no scoundrel. Nay I believe these nights of Romeo's absence are simply the result of a broken heart, nothing more.
Reporter: Well thank you graciously for your time sir. I am deeply moved and sorry for your recent loss, good eve.
Reporter: Good evening sir. I was told that you are the Benvolio Montague I was looking for. I have a few question for you on behalf of the Verona Press that I hope you'd be willing to answer. My first question is very simple, how did you know the recent victim of murder and the Prince's nephew, Mercutio?
Benvolio: Oh yes, a fair question I'm glad some are thinking of Mercutio as well and grieving for him even in these hectic times. Mercutio has always been a good friend of mine. I spent many hours simply passing time and enjoying the fruits of life with both him and my cousin Romeo.
Reporter: That brings us to our next question, concerning your cousin Romeo, what are your thoughts on his banishment?
Benvolio: Of course as his cousin I am biased to pity Romeo on his banishment. I believe it is a sad state of affair seeing as he was simply avenging the death of fair Mercutio but still, I do not think violence was the way for retribution.
Reporter: Were you involved in any of the violent actions that took place in our street today resulting in the deaths of two youths?
Benvolio: Nay, not I. I was there but I did not partake. I did try to stop the quarrel but alas I tried not enough for it was futile and I lost a good friend for it.
Reporter: How do you feel about Romeo attempting to come between Mercutio and Tybalt?
Benvolio: I feel that Romeo's heart was in the right place as he was simply trying to stop the unnecessary violence. If I had but been there helping more Romeo could have been more effective and we may have prevented the slipping of Tybalt's sword under his arm.
Reporter: Lastly word had been spreading of late that Romeo has not been returning to his quarters for the night, do you believe he has found himself a maiden to lie with?
Benvolio: Hold your tongue quick sir, Romeo may be a lover but he is no scoundrel. Nay I believe these nights of Romeo's absence are simply the result of a broken heart, nothing more.
Reporter: Well thank you graciously for your time sir. I am deeply moved and sorry for your recent loss, good eve.
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