Act 5 Scene 3
Prompt E (Balthasar)
The relationship between Romeo and Balthasar is rather sweet, in my perspective. One can really tell that Balthasar really cares about Romeo, for he rides all the way to Mantua to inform him of the news of Juliet's "death." Though Romeo is distraught over the news, he still speaks kindly to Balthasar, in gratitude for his journey and consideration. Additionally, though Romeo threatens him with his life if he stays in the cemetary, Balthasar understands that his master is not in his right mind, and stays hidden near the tomb, when he says, "For all this same, I'll hide me hereabout. His looks I fear, and his intents I doubt" (223).
Why would Romeo and Balthasar have a good bond? Wouldn't it be a bad relationship if Romeo threatened him and Balthsar gave him heartbreaking news?
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