Question

read the excerpt from act i, scene ii of romeo and juliet. benvolio: at this same ancient feast of capulets, 70 sups the fair rosaline, whom thou so lovst, with all the admired beauties of verona: go thither; and, with unattainted eye compare her face with some that i shall show, and i will make thee think thy swan a crow. benvolio is a comic figure in this excerpt because he is willing to break rules. has limited knowledge of verona. makes light of romeos heartache. makes careless mistakes.

Explanation:

In the excerpt, Benvolio tries to make light - heartedly convince Romeo that Rosaline is not as beautiful as he thinks, downplaying Romeo's heartache in a comical way.

Answer:

makes light of Romeo's heartache.