Romeo And Juliet Character List Flashcards
Who was Juliet?
A Capulet in love with Romeo a montague
Who was Romeo?
A Montague in love with juliet
Who was Friar Lawrence?
Neither capulet nor Montague. A religious man with good intentions in charge of helping Romeo and Juliet
Who was the Nurse?
A friend, guide, confidant and educator of Juliet who is fond of her, often provides comic relief, and is a realist. (Most likely) A capulet
Who were The Montagues?
One of the two major families of Verona and bitter enemies of the Capulets
Who were The Capulets?
One of two major families of Verona and bitter enemies of the Montagues
Who was Escalus?
Prince of Verona and tired of fighting in his city so threatens anyone who disturbs the peace with death
Who was Paris?
A young nobleman of the Prince, favorable to the Capulets and arranged to marry Juliet
Who was Benvolio?
Nephew of Montague and friend of Romeo
Who was Mercutio?
Relative of the prince who makes the young lovers aware of the practical aspects of love
Who was Tybalt?
A capulet who is quick to anger and dies in a fight he challenges Romeo to
Who was Friar John?
A friar at the same church as friar Lawrence who is sent to deliver the message about friar Lawrence’s plan to Romeo
Who was Lady Capulet?
Wife of capulet who has ugly temper
Who was Lady Montague?
Wife of Montague who hates the violence in Verona. Grieves herself to death after learning of her son Romeo’s suicide
Who was Balthazar?
Servant to Romeo a Montague
