Romeo and Juliet Destined or Doomed?

Meet the Families Montagues Capulets

Romeo’s Cousin, Benvolio The Montagues Romeo’s Dad Romeo’s Cousin, Benvolio

Romeo’s servant, Balthazar Friar Laurence, a priest (not a Montague) The Montagues Romeo’s servant, Balthazar Friar Laurence, a priest (not a Montague)

The Capulets Juliet’s Dad Juliet’s Mom

Juliet’s Future Husband, Paris (not a Capulet) Juliet’s cousin Tybalt The Capulets Juliet’s Future Husband, Paris (not a Capulet) Juliet’s cousin Tybalt

Romeo’s Crazy Friend, Mercutio The Other Players The Prince Juliet’s Nurse Romeo’s Crazy Friend, Mercutio

Check out the language Words you may not recognize anon: at once but: if, except, only chinks: money mark: listen to soft: quiet, hush, slow up withal: with that wot: know Words you may recognize coz: cousin, “kinfolk” hoodwinked: tricked spinners: spiders blaze: to tell the truth happy: lucky

Setting VERONA!!!!

Themes The Power of Love Individual vs. Society Inevitability of Fate Love is a force that supersedes all others Individual vs. Society “Me against the World” syndrome Inevitability of Fate No matter how strong their love is, they’re doomed from the start.

About Romeo He is older than Juliet—around 16 May come off as a “punk”. Just got out of a relationship with Rosaline. Doesn’t care about his family’s fued with the Capulets Goes to a Capulet party looking for Rosaline Falls in love with Juliet at first sight Secretly marries her

About Juliet She is 13. Her father thinks she is ready for marriage. She meets Romeo at one of her father’s parties. She is very close to her nurse. She basically raised her. Her mother is young—about 30. Her father is older. Falls in love with Romeo instantly. Grows very much throughout the play Her suicide takes more courage than Romeo’s

What you are about to see The Capulets and the Montagues are doing what they do best—fighting. One “bites his thumb” at the other (the equivalent of giving the middle finger). More words are exchanged and a fight breaks out between the two groups. This is the 3rd time they’ve done this in public. The Prince has to get involved and tell them that if their feud continues, they will die.