The nurse | Capulet servant and friend to Juliet who brings messages to and from Romeo. |
Capulet | Juliet’s father, who demands Juliet marry the man of his choice. |
Juliet | Young daughter of the wealthy Capulet family. |
Lady Capulet | Juliet’s mother, who wishes Juliet to marry well. |
Paris | Juliet’s suitor and friend to the Capulets. |
Tybalt | Juliet’s cousin, who has a temper. He kills Mercutio, and is killed by Romeo. |
The Prince | The governor of the city of Verona, who banishes Romeo for killing Tybalt. |
Friar Lawrence | A monk who secretly marries Romeo and Juliet and hatches the plan for them to escape together. |
Friar John | A monk who is unable to deliver the message to Romeo that Juliet is not dead. |
Montague | Romeo’s father. |
Lady Montague | Romeo’s mother. |
Romeo | Son of the wealthy Montague family. |
Apothecary | Sells poison to Romeo for him to drink at Juliet’s tomb. |
Benvolio | Romeo’s friend who tries to make peace. |
Mercutio | The Prince’s cousin and friend to Romeo. Killed by Tybalt. |
Romeo and Juliet
August 14, 2019