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William Shakespeare

Romeo and Juliet: characters

Principal characters

Romeo

The Montagues' son. He falls in love with Juliet despite the bitter feud between their families.

Relationships

  • Montaguefather
  • Lady Montaguemother
  • Benvoliocousin and friend
  • Julietbeloved and secret wife
  • Rosalinefirst love who rejects him
  • Mercutioclose friend
  • Friar Laurencetrusted adviser and helper
  • Tybaltenemy from the rival family
  • Balthasarservant

Speaks in 14 of 24 scenes

Act 1
Act 2
Act 3
Act 4
Act 5
  • Juliet

Capulet family and household

  • Capulet
  • Lady Capulet
  • Nurse
  • Tybalt
  • Rosaline

Montague family and household

  • Montague
  • Lady Montague
  • Benvolio
  • Balthasar

The Prince and his relatives

  • Mercutio
  • Paris
  • Prince Escalus

Religious figures

  • Friar Laurence
  • Friar John

Other characters

  • Apothecary
  • Peter
  • Sampson
  • Gregory
  • Abraham

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