All about Benvolio from William Shakespeare's
Romeo and Juliet

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All about Benvolio

Benvolio made an appearance in 6 chapters

Here's a summary of what happened...
Montague's nephew and Romeo's cousin. Attempts to be a peacemaker and later counsels Romeo about his love-sickness.
Urges Romeo to look at other women as a cure for his obsession with Rosaline and suggests attending the Capulet feast.
Persuades Romeo to attend the ball, encourages revelry, helps maintain group cohesion.
Searches for Romeo with Mercutio, demonstrates concern but ultimately gives up when Romeo avoids them.
Worries about Romeo, relays news of Tybalt's challenge, and moderates the jesting.
Attempts to avoid conflict, tries to mediate the fight, stays with Mercutio as he dies, and later explains the events to the Prince.

Benvolio's Relationships

A summary of Benvolio's 6 connections to Romeo, by chapter.

Chapter 1 - ACT I SCENE I: Cousin and confidant; concerned for his well-being.
Chapter 2 - ACT I SCENE II: Cousin and close friend, advisor.
Chapter 4 - ACT I SCENE IV: Cousin and advisor.
Chapter 5 - ACT II SCENE I: Cousin and confidant, worried about his disappearance.
Chapter 8 - ACT II SCENE V: Cousin and confidant.
Chapter 11 - ACT III SCENE I: Cousin and confidant; urges Romeo to flee after Tybalt's death.

A summary of Benvolio's 4 connections to Mercutio, by chapter.

Chapter 5 - ACT II SCENE I: Companion in searching for Romeo.
Chapter 8 - ACT II SCENE V: Confidant and companion.
Chapter 11 - ACT III SCENE I: Friend; tries to restrain him and comforts him in death.

A summary of Benvolio's 2 connections to Tybalt, by chapter.

Chapter 1 - ACT I SCENE I: Opposes Tybalt's violence.
Chapter 11 - ACT III SCENE I: Adversary; attempts to prevent the fight.

A summary of Benvolio's 1 connection to Montague, by chapter.

Chapter 1 - ACT I SCENE I: Nephew; serves as his eyes and ears.