Character in Romeo and Juliet
Benvolio ♂ male
160Lines Spoken
1.1First Scene
3.1Last Scene
5.2%Of Play Dialogue
Benvolio is the #7 role by line count in Romeo and Juliet — 160 lines (5.2% of the play) across 7 scenes between Acts 1 and 3.
Benvolio enters the play in Act 1, Scene 1: “Put up your swords; you know not what you do.”
Dialogue partners
Across 7 scenes, Benvolio most frequently shares the stage with: Romeo (7 shared scenes), Mercutio (4 shared scenes), Capulet (3 shared scenes), Tybalt (3 shared scenes), Prince (2 shared scenes).
Every scene where Benvolio speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 1 | 51 | 21.4% |
| Act 1, Scene 2 | 20 | 19.4% |
| Act 1, Scene 4 | 13 | 10.8% |
| Act 1, Scene 5 | 1 | 0.6% |
| Act 2, Scene 1 | 9 | 20.0% |
| Act 2, Scene 4 | 13 | 6.3% |
| Act 3, Scene 1 | 53 | 26.1% |
Quick facts
Where does Benvolio rank in Romeo and Juliet’s cast?
#7 by line count, with 160 lines across Acts 1 to 3.
Who does Benvolio speak with most often?
Romeo — 7 shared scenes.