Romeo and Juliet The Players English I Honors
The Capulets Servants of the Capulets Capulet: Juliet’s dad; quick-tempered Lady Capulet: Juliet’s mother; detached from her daughter Juliet: is 14 years old; naive, from a wealthy family; lacks freedom, trusting Nurse: Juliet’s caretaker and confidante; vulgar, long- winded, realistic Tybalt: Juliet’s cousin; vain, aggressive, violent and quick to draw a sword; proud; loathes Montagues Sampson Gregory Peter Servants of the Capulets
The Montagues Montague: Romeo’s dad Lady Montague: Romeo’s mom Both are concerned for their son Montague: Romeo’s dad Lady Montague: Romeo’s mom Romeo: young, passionate, reasonable, impulsive, sensitive and handsome Benvolio: Romeo’s cousin; rational, reasonable, aloof Abram Balthasar Servants of the Montagues
Other Characters Friar Lawrence: friend to Romeo; always has a plan; kind; expert in potions and herbs Mercuito: one of Shakespeare’s most beloved characters; imaginative, loves wordplay; hotheaded; witty Paris: kin to the prince; Juliet’s betrothed Prince Escalus: Prince of Verona; desires public peace Chorus: functions as a narrator