# Balthasar — Romeo and Juliet character guide

> Balthasar in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Balthasar Romeo

**First appearance:** 0011-act-ii-scene-ii

## Who they are

Romeo's loyal servant, who brings him the news of Juliet's death.

## In the story

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

Balthasar arrives from Verona to inform Romeo of Juliet's death, delivering the tragic news.

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

Brought Romeo news of Juliet's death and delivered a letter to Montague.

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