Loyalty is a friend “Look out for the people who look out for you. Loyalty is everything” (Picture quotes). Loyalty is necessary for a friendship and is what people should look for in a friend. One loyal friend is worth more than a thousand disloyal ones. They will stand by your side and never leave and always have your back. The key part of a friendship is Loyalty as shown in Romeo and Juliet, Mockingjay, and the friendship of Dwayne Wade and Lebron James. In Romeo and Juliet Benvolio stands by Romeo's side when he is slumped in sadness showing his loyalty to his friend in the worst of times. “Benvolio. At thy good heart's oppression. Romeo. Why, such love is transgression Griefs of mine own lie heavy in my breast, Which thou wilt propagate, …show more content…
“Gale asked to be dropped off in 12 with me, but he didn't force the issue when I refused his company. He understands I don't want anyone with me today. Not even him. Some walks you have to take alone.” (Collins 5). Although Katniss did not accept Gales proposal to accompany her he still was there for her as a good friend when she needed it the most. She needed to go through district 12 on her own even though it was hard for her. Gale knew it was going to upset her and he wanted to help and be there as a friend which shows his loyalty towards her. Also, “Johanna grins, and I feel a slight but significant shift in our relationship. I don't know that we're actually friends, but possibly the word allies would be accurate. That's good. I'm going to need an ally.” (17). During the time of war, Johanna seemed more of an ally than a friend to Katniss. Although, this may have been just what she needed because she did not feel alone with Johana by her side because she knew she had her back. Johanna was loyal to Katniss and it is shown by their allyship during the hard times of the war. Clearly, Loyalty is shown throughout Mockingjay that it is the key to a friendship by honoring a friend and standing by their side when they need it the