1. The Characters of Romeo and Juliet
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2. The Capulets
Lord Capulet – also called “Capulet,” Juliet’s father and patriarch of Capulet family. Hates Lord Montague. Loves his daughter, but can have a temper.
Lady Capulet – Juliet’s mother, Capulet’s wife. Married young, wants daughter to marry Paris.
Juliet – daughter of Lord and Lady Capulet. 13 years old, very naïve. Supposed to marry Paris, but falls for Romeo instead. Trusts only her nurse.

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Tybalt – Juliet’s cousin; very vain, fashionable. Has a temper and can be violent. HATES Montagues.
Nurse – Juliet’s “nanny,” who has cared for Juliet her entire life. Funny, loyal, trustworthy, does not understand idealistic love.
Peter – Capulet servant, illiterate, invites guests to Capulet party.

4. The Montagues
Lord Montague – aka “Montague,” Romeo’s father, patriarch of Montague family. Hates the Capulets, worries about Romeo being so depressed.
Lady Montague – Romeo’s mother, Montague’s wife. Dies of grief after Romeo is exiled.
Romeo – son of Lord and Lady Montague; about 16 years old; Handsome, intelligent, sensitive; idealistic, immature, passionate. Madly in love with Rosaline until he meets Juliet.

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Benvolio – Romeo’s cousin; thoughtful friend to Romeo, tries to be a peacemaker in public, tries to get Romeo’s mind off of Rosaline.
Balthasar – Romeo’s servant, brings Romeo the news of Juliet’s death, unaware that it is fake.
Abram – Montague’s servant

6. The Others
Prince Escalus – Prince of Verona. Related to Mercutio and Paris; wants to maintain peace at all times.
Mercutio – Related to the prince, Romeo’s best friend. Witty, imaginative, hotheaded, thinks Romeo is too idealistic.
Friar John – supposed to tell Romeo about Juliet’s false death but is quarantined. The news never reaches Romeo.

7. The Others continued
Friar Lawrence – friend of Romeo and Juliet. Kind, peace-minded, always has a plan, secretly performs marriage ceremony for Romeo and Juliet, hoping for peace in Verona.
Count Paris – Related to the prince, suitor of Juliet most preferred by Capulet, acts as if he and Juliet are already married when Capulet says he can marry her.
An Apothecary – druggist, sold poison to Romeo