# Widow Capilet — All’s Well That Ends Well character guide

> Widow Capilet in All’s Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Widow

**First appearance:** 0016-act-iii-scene-v

## Who they are

Diana's mother who shelters Helena in Florence.

## In the story

### [Scene V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/all_s_well_that_ends_well_se/chapters/act-iii-scene-v)

Hosts Helena and warns Diana about Bertram's intentions.

### [Scene VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/all_s_well_that_ends_well_se/chapters/act-iii-scene-vii)

Initially hesitant due to her reputation, but agrees to help after Helena's assurances and payment.

### [Scene IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/all_s_well_that_ends_well_se/chapters/act-iv-scene-iv)

The Widow expresses her trust and willingness to assist Helena.

### [Scene I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/all_s_well_that_ends_well_se/chapters/act-v-scene-i)

Accompanies Helena and Diana, expressing dismay at the king's departure.

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