Romeo and Juliet Flashcards
Capulet
Capulet (family)
Words to describe - controlling, proud, powerful, hot headed
Patriarch of Capulet family, Juliet’s father
Does not die in the play
Lady Capulet
Capulet
Words to describe - vein, lazy, weak, pushy
Capulet’s wife, Juliet’s mother
Does not die in the play
Montague
Montague
Words to describe - concerned, hopeful, powerful
Patriarch of Montague family, Romeo’s father
Does not die during the play
Paris
Capulet siding
Words to describe - romantic, forward, dingy, needy
Suitor of Juliet, kings man of Princé
Does not die during the play
Lady Montague
Montague
Words to describe - worrying, hopeful, weak, emotional
Montague’s wife, Romeo’s mother
Dies of grief during the play
Benvolio
Montague
Words to describe - supportive, wise, passive, thoughtful
Montague’s nephew, Romeo’s cousin
Does not die during the play
Romeo
Montague
Words to describe - handsome, impulsive, immature, spontaneous
Son of Montague and Lady Montague
Dies at the end of the play - suicide
Juliet
Capulet
Words to describe - naïve, passionate, independent, innocent
Daughter of Capulet and Lady Capulet
Dies at the end of the play - suicide
Friar Lawrence
No side (mutual)
Words to describe - wise, fair, hopeful, honest
Friar, friend of Romeo and Juliet
Does not die during the play
Mercutio
Montague
Words to describe - imaginative, witty, hot headed, sexual
Kings man to the prince, Romeo’s close friend
Dies during the play
The Nurse
Capulet
Words to describe - kind, good-hearted, loving, wise
Mother figure for Juliet, nanny/carer
Does not die during the play
Tybalt
Capulet
Words to describe - aggressive, violent, proud, impulsive
Juliet’s cousin
Dies during the play
Rosaline
Neither family
Words to describe - innocent, beautiful, charming
Romeo’s first love
Does not die during the play
Where is the play set
Verona
Romeo quotes
Unrequited love 1:1 O brawling love, O loving hate Fate 5:1 Then I defy you, stars! Romantic love for Juliet 2:2 Bright angel Facing conflict 3:1 O sweet Juliet, thy beauty hath made me effeminate.
Juliet Quotes
Relationship with parents and nurse 1.3 Madam, I am here. - to mother Romantic love for Romeo 2.2 My bounty is as boundless as the sea, my love as deep. Practical attitude to love 2.2 Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo? Love/hate/death 3.2 Damned saint, honourable villain!
Benvolio quotes
- 3 Compare her face with some that I shall show, And I will make thee think thy swan a crow
- 1 Part fools! Put up your swords, you know not what you do
Tybalt quotes
- 1 Peace? I hate the word, As I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee.
- 1 Thou art a villain.
Capulet quotes
- 4 I think she will be ruled in all respects by me
1. 5 Am I the master here, or you?
Lady Capulet quotes
- 3 Nurse, give leave a while… Nurse come back again.
3. 5 Talk not to me, for I’ll not speak a word. Do what thou wilt, for I have done with thee.
Nurse quotes
- 5 Though his face be better than any mans
1. 3 bigger women grow by men
Friar Lawrence quotes
- 3 That’s my good son
- 3 This alliance may so happy prove to turn your household’s rancour to pure love.
- 3 I dare no longer stay
Mercutio quotes
- 4 If love be rough with you, be rough with love.
3. 1 A plague a’both your houses!
Prince quotes
- 1 If ever you shall disturb our streets again, Your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace.
- 3 All are punish’d.
