Read the excerpt from Act I, scene i of Romeo and Juliet . Benvolio: I do but keep the peace: put up thy sword, 50 Or manage it to part these men with me. Which is the best paraphrase of Benvolio’s lines?

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Revolt · Accepted Answer

I want to keep the peace, so put your sword away or use it to help me break up this brawl.

Setting the Scene of Romeo and Juliet, Part 2 - Quiz Quiz

Read the excerpt from Act I, scene i of Romeo and Juliet . Benvolio: I do but keep the peace: put up thy sword, 50 Or manage it to part these men with me. Which is the best paraphrase of Benvolio’s lines?

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