ENGLISH W1L1 - ROMEO AND JULIET Flashcards
was an English poet, playwright, and actor
William Shakespeare
When and where was Shakespeare born?
April 26, 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon
This nickname was given to Shakespeare for his exceptional talent
Bard of Avon
When did Shakespeare die?
23 April 1616 at age 52
The son and heir of Montague.
Romeo
The daughter of Capulet and Lady Capulet
Juliet
A Franciscan friar, friend to both Romeo and Juliet. He is also an expert on potions and herbs.
Friar Lawrence
A kinsman to the Prince, and Romeo’s close friend. He loves wordplay and double intenders.
Mercutio
Juliet’s nurse who breast-fed her when she was a baby and cared for Juliet her entire life.
The Nurse
Juliet’s cousin on her mother’s side. He is vain, fashionable, and supremely aware of courtesy.
Tybalt
The two feuding families
Capulet and Montague
Patriarch of the Capulet family, father of Juliet
Capulet
Wife of Capulet, mother of Juliet
Lady Capulet
Romeo’s father, patriarch of the Montague clan
Montague
Romeo’s Mother, Montague’s wife
Lady Montague
A kinsman of the prince and Capulet’s most preferred suitor of Juliet
Paris
Montague’s nephew, Romeo’s cousin and friend.
Benvolio
Prince of Verona
Prince Escalus
A friar charged by Friar Lawrence with taking the news of Juliet’s false death to Romeo in Mantua
Friar John
Romeo’s servant
Balthasar
The woman whom Romeo is infatuated at the beginning of the play
Rosaline
How did Juliet “die”?
She took a potion that made her sleep for a certain period of time
What is the theme of the story?
Tragic Love
How did Romeo die?
Romeo drinks poison so he can join his “dead lover”.
What did Juliet do after discovering Romeo’s body?
She takes his dagger and stabs herself
