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The Capulets Lord Capulet – also called “Capulet,” Juliet’s father and patriarch of Capulet family. Hates Lord Montague. Loves his daughter, but can have a temper. Lady Capulet – Juliet’s mother, Capulet’s wife. Married young, wants daughter to marry Paris. Juliet – daughter of Lord and Lady Capulet. 13 years old, very naïve. Supposed to marry Paris, but falls for Romeo instead. Trusts only her nurse.

The Capulets continued Tybalt – Juliet’s cousin; very vain, fashionable. Has a temper and can be violent. HATES Montagues. Nurse – Juliet’s “nanny,” who has cared for Juliet her entire life. Funny, loyal, trustworthy, does not understand idealistic love. Peter – Capulet servant, illiterate, invites guests to Capulet party.

The Montagues Lord Montague – aka “Montague,” Romeo’s father, patriarch of Montague family. Hates the Capulets, worries about Romeo being so depressed. Lady Montague – Romeo’s mother, Montague’s wife. Dies of grief after Romeo is exiled. Romeo – son of Lord and Lady Montague; about 16 years old; Handsome, intelligent, sensitive; idealistic, immature, passionate. Madly in love with Rosaline until he meets Juliet.

The Montagues continued Benvolio – Romeo’s cousin; thoughtful friend to Romeo, tries to be a peacemaker in public, tries to get Romeo’s mind off of Rosaline. Balthasar – Romeo’s servant, brings Romeo the news of Juliet’s death, unaware that it is fake. Abram – Montague’s servant

The Others Prince Escalus – Prince of Verona. Related to Mercutio and Paris; wants to maintain peace at all times. Mercutio – Related to the prince, Romeo’s best friend. Witty, imaginative, hotheaded, thinks Romeo is too idealistic. Friar John – supposed to tell Romeo about Juliet’s false death but is quarantined. The news never reaches Romeo.

The Others continued Friar Lawrence – friend of Romeo and Juliet. Kind, peace-minded, always has a plan, secretly performs marriage ceremony for Romeo and Juliet, hoping for peace in Verona. Count Paris – Related to the prince, suitor of Juliet most preferred by Capulet, acts as if he and Juliet are already married when Capulet says he can marry her. An Apothecary – druggist, sold poison to Romeo