Romeo -is a Montague. He falls in love with Juliet and proceeds to marry her. He is a tragic character. He is characterized as hasty and emotional. He is young.

Juliet- She is a Capulet. She falls in

love with Romeo. She believes

marriage should be for love. She is

also characterized as hasty. She is

young.

Lord Montague-           He is

Romeo' father. He is stubborn and

not willing to forgive.

Lord Capulet- He is Juliet's father.

He is strict, harsh, not understanding.

He wants her to marry Paris.

Lady Montague- She is Romeo's mother. She is very busy and strict.

Lady Capulet- She is Juliet’s mother. 

Mercutio-   He is a good friend of Romeo

The Nurse- She cared for Juliet

during childhood. She wants Juliet to

be happy. She is very talkative.

Benvolio-    He is a friend of Romeo

Tybalt- He is a nephew of Lady

Capulet. He has a bad temper.

Balthasar-  He is a servant amd a friend of Romeo

County Paris- He is kinsman of

Prince. He cares about Juliet and

wishes to marry her.

Samson-     He is a Capulet servant

Gregory-    He is a Capulet servant

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Friar Lawrence-He is the Priest in Verona. He weds Romeo and Juliet

hoping it will unite both families. Instead it causes fighting. He later gives

Juliet sleeping potion. He helps Romeo out.

Prince Escalus- He is Prince of  Verona. He wants to call a truce and end

                           the  family feud.

Friar John-      He was supposed to deliver a letter to Romeo about Juliet, but Romeo did not get it.