Benvolio is Romeo's cousin.
Fate is a key theme in Romeo and Juliet.
Shakespeare described Verona based on his experiences in Italy.
Mercutio is killed by Benvolio.
Romeo's nickname is "Prince of Cats".
Tybalt is Juliet's cousin.
Lord Capulet wants Juliet to marry Paris.
Juliet's mother is maternal and they have a close relationship.
Romeo and the Montagues were shocked to be invited to The Capulet Ball.
The Prince is distantly related to Mercutio.