You know what? I agree with you about Benjen being just Uncle Benjen. But you know what else? I enjoy making something out of nothing. I can be a drama queen for a day, in a forum. Or a Donna Quixote. It's my thread, and I'll be irrational if I want to
So, Benjen is totally Rhaegar, right?
I was thinking about something tonight when I was cooking dinner. I was thinking of Bran's first chapter when Gearge gives the descriptions of Brans two older brothers. It describes Robb just like his namesake, Robert. Hes robust, hearty, intense, extraverted. Jon, while darker like Robert, seems to be more like Rhaegar, lean, quieter.... more myseterious, intraverted. Oh, except, of course, Robb was raised with a Stark's honor.
I always read with nervousness about Robb and Jon, hoping their relationship wasn't too fragile. Now that Robb's dead, I don't need to worry any more. Thank God. (Is that sick?)
The first time I read it, I just thought Jon was more like his dad, Ned. But now I think he's more like his other dad. I think the whole Jon/Robb relationship kind of mends the Rhaegar/Robert thing.