Juliet's childhood best friend and another survivor of the Capulet massacre (along with Curio and Francisco, whose relatives served as Capulet vassals and perished in the slaughter alongside their masters), she has assisted in Juliet's care since then and serves as her private confidante. Juliet explains that she kept her hair long—rather than cutting it for a more boyish appearance—because Cordelia preferred it that way, as servants often cannot indulge in the luxury of cosmetics. It has been hinted that she harbors feelings for Romeo's friend, Benvolio, and she agrees to marry him later in the series. She gives her wedding bouquet to Juliet, wishing happiness for her friend and Romeo. By the end of the series, she and Benvolio have a child.
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