Romeo & Juliet - Family Tree Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Who is Romeo?

Montague; main character; rash; tragic hero; kills Tybalt and Paris; in love with Juliet.

Who is Juliet?

Capulet; main character; light at first; darkness at the end; in love with Romeo.

Who are Sampson and Gregory?

Capulet servants.

Who are Abram and Balthazar?

Montague servants. Signup and view all the answers

What are Tybalt's characteristics?

Capulet; cocky/prideful; cousin of Juliet; kills Mercutio; is killed by Romeo. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Benvolio?

Montague; Romeo's friend. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Mercutio?

Montague; Romeo's best friend; gives Queen Mab speech; killed by Tybalt. Signup and view all the answers

What role does Capulet play?

Juliet's father; wants Juliet to marry Paris. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Lady Capulet?

Juliet's mother; wants Juliet to marry Paris. Signup and view all the answers

What is Montague's relationship to Romeo?

Romeo's father. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Lady Montague?

She dies without explanation. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Peter?

Capulet; cannot read. Signup and view all the answers

What is Nurse's role?

Juliet's nurse/maid; acted like a mother to Juliet. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Friar Lawrence?

Marries Romeo & Juliet; advises them to love moderately. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to Friar John?

Never delivers the note to Romeo due to being quarantined. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Prince Escalus?

Related to Mercutio; exiles Romeo. Signup and view all the answers

What does Paris want?

To marry Juliet. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Apothecary?

Lives in Mantua; gives Romeo poison. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Romeo's Man/Balthazar?

Assists Romeo at the end of the play in Mantua and in the graveyard. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Paris' Page?

Assists Paris. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Main Characters

Romeo: A Montague; impulsive romantic hero who falls deeply in love with Juliet; kills Tybalt and Paris in acts of vengeance.
Juliet: A Capulet; initially depicted with innocence and light, her character shifts to darker themes as the story progresses; deeply in love with Romeo.
Tybalt: A Capulet; known for his pride and aggression; cousin to Juliet; kills Mercutio, which leads to his own death at Romeo’s hands.

Supporting Characters

Benvolio: Romeo's loyal friend from the Montague family; often serves as a peacemaker in conflicts.
Mercutio: Romeo's close friend and a witty character; delivers the famous Queen Mab speech; killed by Tybalt during a duel.
Nurse: Juliet's caretaker; acts as a mother figure who provides comic relief and support; has a personal backstory with her deceased daughter.

Family Dynamics

Capulet: Juliet's authoritative father; desires Juliet to marry Paris, reflecting traditional parental control.
Lady Capulet: Juliet's mother; echoes the father's desires for Juliet's marriage; provides context on societal expectations.
Montague: Romeo's father; represents parental concern, especially regarding Romeo's involvement in the feud.
Lady Montague: Romeo's mother; her death is sudden and unexplained, adding to the family's tragedy.

Outside Influences

Friar Lawrence: Neutral figure; plays a crucial role in uniting Romeo and Juliet through marriage; advocates for moderation in love.
Friar John: Another neutral character who fails to deliver a crucial message to Romeo, leading to tragic misunderstandings.
Prince Escalus: Represents authority; related to Mercutio; enforces law by exiling Romeo to maintain peace between the feuding families.

Other Characters

Paris: A nobleman desiring to marry Juliet; ultimately confronts Romeo and meets his end in duel.
Apothecary: A Mantuan merchant who provides Romeo with poison, showcasing the darker tones of desperation and love leading to tragedy.
Sampson and Gregory: Capulet servants; their banter introduces the feud's underlying tensions.
Abram and Balthazar: Montague servants; represent the loyalty and implications of the family feud.
Peter/Servant: Illustrates the theme of class and illiteracy within the Capulet household.

Themes and Motifs

Feud: Central backdrop to the story; shapes the characters’ decisions and fates.
Love vs. Hate: The intense love between Romeo and Juliet contrasts sharply with the hatred between their families.
Parental Control: Many characters face struggles regarding their desires versus parental expectations, reflecting the limitations imposed by social structures.

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Explore the intricate relationships in 'Romeo & Juliet' with these informative flashcards. Each card highlights a key character's role and significance within the story, from the star-crossed lovers to their supporting figures. Ideal for studying character dynamics and understanding the themes of family and conflict in this classic play.