Questions and Answers
Who is Benvolio?
What kind of character is Tybalt?
A Capulet who is aggressive, fashionable, and quick to draw his sword.
Who is Lady Capulet?
Juliet's mother and Capulet's wife.
What is Montague's role in the play?
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Who is Romeo?
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Who is Rosaline?
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Who is Paris?
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What is Mercutio's relationship to Romeo?
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What is the role of the Nurse in Juliet's life?
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Who is referred to as The Prince?
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What does the Chorus do in the play?
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Who are Sampson & Gregory?
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Who is Abram?
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Who is Balthasar?
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Study Notes
Character Overview
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Benvolio: Montague's nephew and Romeo's cousin; aims to prevent violence; known for trying to help Romeo move on from Rosaline.
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Tybalt: Juliet's cousin from the Capulet family; embodies pride and aggression; quick to provoke fights to defend his honor.
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Lady Capulet: Mother of Juliet; married young and desires her daughter to wed Paris.
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Montague: Patriarch of the Montague family; Romeo's father and rival of the Capulets.
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Romeo: Young heir of the Montague family; characterized as handsome and sensitive; impulsive but idealistic, falling deeply in love with Juliet after Rosaline.
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Rosaline: Romeo's initial love interest; represents his first infatuation but is not a central character throughout the play.
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Paris: Preferred suitor of Juliet, being a relative of the Prince; desires to marry Juliet.
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Mercutio: Kinsman to the Prince and a close companion to Romeo; known for his wit and playful nature.
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Nurse: Juliet's caregiver since infancy; provides comic relief through her candidness and maternal demeanor.
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The Prince: Related to Mercutio and Paris; responsible for maintaining order in Verona and concerned about public peace.
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Chorus: A narrative figure that comments on the play's plot and themes, reminiscent of Greek theater.
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Sampson & Gregory: Capulet servants; display animosity toward the Montagues, setting the stage for familial conflict.
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Abram: A servant of Montague; engages in a skirmish with Capulet's servants, illustrating the ongoing feud.
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Balthasar: Loyal servant to Romeo; unintentionally brings bad news regarding Juliet, mistaking the situation due to misinformation.
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This quiz explores the key characters from Shakespeare's iconic play, 'Romeo and Juliet'. Learn about their relationships, motivations, and roles within the story. Test your knowledge on the dynamics between the Montagues and Capulets, and the impact of love and conflict.