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Romeo and Juliet Characters. The Montagues. This is Romeo’s family Lord Montague- father Lady Montague- mother Romeo Benvolio - nephew of Lord Montague and cousin/friend of Romeo Balthasar - servant to Romeo Abram- servant to Lord Montague. The Capulets. Lord Capulet- father
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The Montagues • This is Romeo’s family • Lord Montague- father • Lady Montague- mother • Romeo • Benvolio- nephew of Lord Montague and cousin/friend of Romeo • Balthasar- servant to Romeo • Abram- servant to Lord Montague
The Capulets • Lord Capulet- father • Lady Capulet- mother • Juliet • Tybalt- nephew of Lady Capulet; Juliet’s cousin • Nurse- Juliet’s caretaker since birth • Peter- servant to Juliet’s nurse • Sampson- servant to Lord Capulet • Gregory- servant to Lord Capulet
Others • Prince Escalus- ruler of Verona • Mercutio- kinsman of the Prince and Romeo’s friend • Friar Laurence- Priest • Friar John- another Priest • Count Paris- young nobleman; kinsman of the prince • Apothecary- seller of medicines
Setting • Verona, Italy and Mantua, Italy • 14th century
Timeline • Sunday – Friday • All events of the story take place in six days
Themes • Love and hate • Is love stronger than hate? • Can love conquer all? • Family ties • Fate