Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Cast of Characters
Lord Montague Father to Romeo Married to Lady Montague Enemy of Lord Capulet
Lady Montague Mother to Romeo Married to Lord Montague
Romeo 14 years old Son of Lord and Lady Montague Charming Love struck
Mercutio Good friend to Romeo Kinsman to the Prince Hotheaded
Benvolio Cousin to Romeo Good friend to Romeo Tries to prevent violence
Friar Lawrence Catholic holy man (Priest) Friend to Romeo and Juliet Kind Wants to bring peace to Verona (the town where Romeo and Juliet live)
Lord Capulet Father to Juliet Married to Lady Capulet Enemy to Lord Montague
Lady Capulet Mother to Juliet Wife to Lord Capulet Not affectionate towards Juliet
Juliet 13 years old Daughter to Lord and Lady Capulet Her family is wealthy Hasn’t thought much about love or marriage Courageous
Nurse Juliet’s nurse Faithful to Juliet Funny Believes in love
Tybalt Cousin to Juliet Prideful, quick to draw his sword when his pride is hurt Despises the Montagues
Paris Kinsman to the Prince A young count Wants to marry Juliet
Prince Escalus Prince of Verona Kinsman of Mercutio and Paris Tries to maintain peace in Verona