Who’s Who In

Romeo emotional passionate IMPULSIVE House of Montegue

His Tragic Flaw: impulsivity

Lord Montegue wealthy and powerful genuinely concerned about Romeo Romeo’s father

Lady Montegue Romeo’s mother fragile concerned about her son

Benvolio Close friend and cousin of Romeo More even-temper – not as hot-headed House of Montegue

Mercutio Romeo’s close friend loves sexual double entendres hot-headed

Friar Laurence Cares deeply for Romeo Wants the feud to end Knows about Herbs and potions Always has a plan

Juliet innocent naïve House of Capulet dependent on others

Nurse Juliet’s “nanny” She loves Juliet She wants Juliet to be happy Very talkative Serves as comic relief House of Capulet

Capulet Juliet’s father wealthy & powerful wants Juliet to “marry well”

Lady Capulet “absentee mother” to Juliet relies on the Nurse wants Juliet to marry Paris married young herself does not consider what Juliet might want

Paris Relative of Prince Escalus Most eligible bachelor in Verona Juliet’s father arranged their marriage cocky & presumptuous

Tybalt Juliet’s cousin arrogant and aggressive violent, quick to draw hates the Montegues House of Capulet

Prince Escalus wants order in Verona desires peace at all costs firm and serious