Questions and Answers
Who is Romeo?
What does Juliet do to avoid marrying Paris?
Takes a potion to sleep and look dead
Lord Capulet wants Juliet to marry Romeo.
False
Who dies of grief when Romeo is banished?
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What is Friar Laurence's role?
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What causes Tybalt's death?
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Who is responsible for delivering the message about Juliet's fake death?
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Mercutio is Romeo's cousin.
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Match the following characters with their descriptions:
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Who was Romeo's initial love?
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Balthazar discovers that Juliet is 'dead'.
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Study Notes
Main Characters in Romeo & Juliet
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Romeo Montague:
- Initially loves Rosaline, but falls deeply for Juliet at a party.
- Marries Juliet in secret and kills Tybalt in a duel, resulting in his banishment to Mantua.
- Ends his life with poison upon finding Juliet dead.
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Juliet Capulet:
- Falls in love with Romeo and marries him secretly.
- Takes a potion to avoid marrying Paris, feigning death.
- Discovers Romeo’s corpse and subsequently takes her own life with a dagger.
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Lord Montague:
- Father of Romeo; a staunch enemy of the Capulet family.
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Lady Montague:
- Romeo’s mother who dies of heartbreak following Romeo’s banishment.
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Lord Capulet:
- Juliet's father; wishes her to marry Paris and reacts angrily when she resists.
- Agrees to the marriage after initially disapproving.
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Lady Capulet:
- Juliet's mother, characterized by her lack of maternal affection towards Juliet.
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Paris:
- Kinsman to the Prince; interested in marrying Juliet.
- Grieves Juliet’s death and is killed by Romeo in a tragic misunderstanding.
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Friar Laurence:
- Neutral priest who secretly marries the young lovers.
- Desires peace between the feuding families.
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Nurse:
- Juliet's confidante and caregiver who assists in conveying messages between Romeo and Juliet.
- Encourages Juliet to consider Paris once Romeo is banished.
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Mercutio:
- Romeo’s close friend; known for his wit and a penchant for dueling.
- Killed by Tybalt, which triggers a chain of retaliatory violence.
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Benvolio Montague:
- Romeo’s cousin and friend; attempts to avoid conflict and maintain peace.
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Tybalt Capulet:
- Juliet's hot-tempered cousin; seeks to challenge Romeo after spotting him at the Capulet ball.
- Kills Mercutio and is subsequently killed by Romeo, heightening the family feud.
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Prince Escalus:
- The authority figure of Verona; warns both feuding families against further violence.
- Exiles Romeo for avenging Mercutio’s death and bears responsibility for the tragic outcome.
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Friar John:
- Tasked to inform Romeo of Juliet's feigned death but fails to deliver the message due to quarantine.
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Abraham:
- A servant of the Montagues who participates in the initial street brawl between the two families.
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Balthazar:
- Montague servant who learns about Juliet's death and unwittingly informs Romeo, leading to tragedy.
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Sampson and Gregory:
- Capulet servants who instigate conflict with Montague servants at the play's opening.
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Rosaline:
- Romeo’s first love who is sworn to chastity, ultimately provoking his quick shift to Juliet.
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