Questions and Answers
Who is Juliet's father?
What is the age of Juliet?
13 years old
Which character is described as impulsive and lovesick?
Who serves as Juliet's personal servant and mother figure?
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What is the primary characteristic of Lord Montague?
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Lady Capulet is portrayed as a nurturing character.
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Who is known for being hot-tempered and a fighter?
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Match the characters with their descriptions:
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What role does Prince Escalus represent?
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Study Notes
Capulet Family
- Lord Capulet: Juliet's father; wealthy, strong-willed, and outspoken; harsh and strict; in his 50s.
- Lady Capulet: Juliet's mother; severe temper; obedient to her husband; in her 30s.
- Juliet: Only child of Lord and Lady Capulet; 13 years old; naive, shy, and innocent; shows obedience until influenced by Romeo.
- Tybalt: Juliet's cousin and nephew to Lord and Lady Capulet; energetic and hot-tempered; a fighter; in his late teens.
- Nurse: Juliet's personal servant and mother figure; comedic and talkative; provides humor and indifference in serious situations.
Montague Family
- Lord Montague: Romeo's father; calm and easy-going; a contrast to Tybalt's fiery nature.
- Lady Montague: Romeo's mother; characterized by her quiet demeanor.
- Romeo: Son of Lord and Lady Montague; age 16-17; lovesick, impulsive, and passionate; intelligent and sensitive; considered handsome.
- Benvolio: Romeo's cousin and friend; peaceful and dislikes conflict; in his late teens.
Other Key Characters
- Peter: Servant assigned to the Nurse; assists in her duties.
- Sampson and Gregory: Servants to the Capulet family; often involved in initiating conflict.
- Abram and Balthasar: Servants to the Montague family; involved in fights between the families.
- Prince Escalus: Ruler of Verona; represents justice, law, and order; mediates the conflict between the families.
- Paris: Nephew of Prince Escalus; in his early twenties; nobleman and suitor to Juliet; viewed as an ideal husband for her.
- Mercutio: Prince Escalus's nephew; loyal friend to Romeo; known for his clever, humorous, and witty character.
- Friar Lawrence: A Catholic priest and pharmacist; provides counsel to Romeo and Juliet; plays a crucial role in their secret relationship.
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Explore the key characteristics of the main characters in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'. This quiz includes detailed descriptions of Lord Capulet, Lady Capulet, and Juliet herself. Ideal for students preparing for exams or anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this classic play.
