Romeo and Juliet (words to describe characters)

Question 1

Romeo

Answer 1

• love-sick
• rash
• infatuation (short-term admiration_
• Poetic
• Irrational
• Foolish
• fickle (change their minds so much)

Question 2

Juliet

Answer 2

• Confident
• Rebellious
• Demure (reserved, modest, shy woman)
• Impetuous (acting quickly without thought)
• Frivolous (not having any purpose or value)

Question 3

Mercutio

Answer 3

• bawdy (dealing with sexual matters in a comical way)
• violent
• antagonistic
• aggressive
• vulgar (lacking sophistication)

Question 4

Benvolio

Answer 4

• Compassionate
• Trust-worthy
• Peaceful
• mediator (tries to resolve conflict)
• ‘ben’, means good

Question 5

Tybalt

Answer 5

• fiery
• hot-headed
• antagonistic
• malevolent
• stubborn
• vengeful (desiring revenge)

Question 6

Nurse

Answer 6

• protective
• caring
• maternal
• comic
• bawdy

Question 7

Friar Lawrence

Answer 7

• wise
• father-like
• paternal
• generous
• trustworthy
• critical

Question 8

Lord Capulet

Answer 8

• Harsh
• Cold
• Controlling
• Commanding
• jovial

Question 9

Lady Capulet

Answer 9

• detached
• uncompassionate
• unsupporting
• neglectful

Question 10

Paris

Answer 10

• blind
• egotistical
• noble