"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespear (journal topics)

What qualities do you look for in friends? Which of these qualities did Benvolio and Mercutio share? Which of the two would you prefer to have as friends? Qualities I look for in friends depend on what kind of a friend I have. Mainly I want someone who can understand me, and look at things with my point of view. Also, they would be smart, and share the same kind of goals I have. Benvolio …

…about her situation because they would be extremely mad she's married to Romeo, and they're not interested in her opinions anyhow. If she would have any friends she could go to them for advice, or to someone in her family who won't tell her parents. Romeo couldn't go to his parents for help either because they would be mad he's married to a Capulet. He could go to his friends, Benvolio and Mercutio for help.