Significant characters Flashcards
1
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Romeo
A
Montague, young, likes peace and love, passionate, sensitive, impulsive
2
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Juliet
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Young capulet. Naive and sheltered in the beginning develops into a strong character. Grounded
3
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Friar Lawrence
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Friend to both r and j. Civic minded. Expert with potions and herbs
4
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Nurse
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Like a mother to j. Earthy, sexual. Often says inappropriate things
5
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Capulet
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Juliets father. Caring but can became angry with lack of respect
6
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Mercutio
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Romeos close friend. Witty, bawdy, cynical and hot headed character
7
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Benvolio
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Romeos cousin. Tries to keep the peace and Romeos mind off Rosaline
8
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Prince
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Leader of Verona, concern with keeping order between families
9
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Tybalt
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Juliets cousin, hates peace and montages, obsessed with family honour
