Characters
Juliet's cousin, the hot-headed Capulet with a reputation for fighting
Tybalt
Name the servant of the Capulet House, whose only important task was to find the guests on Capulet's guest list, despite the fact that he could not read the list.
Peter
Act II, Scene ii, the location where Romeo and Juliet exchange their vows of love and discuss marriage
Juliet's balcony/ Capulet orchard
To beg, plead, or grovel when asking for something.
Beseech
“Did my heart love till now? forswear it, sight! For I ne’er saw true beauty till this night.”
Romeo, Act I Scene iv
Romeo's friend and the Prince's kinsman, killed by Tybalt
Mercutio
It was her job to raise Juliet as her own, was sent to confirm marriage details with Romeo
Nurse
Act I Scene i, the fight between the Capulets and Montagues results in the Prince's warnings of extreme consequences for fighting
Verona streets
When something is unclear, uncertain, or has multiple meanings or possibilities
Ambiguous (adj.)
Ambiguity / Ambiguities (n.)
“That which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet.”
Juliet, Act II Scene ii
The one who claims most responsibility for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet, despite not technically having killed anyone.
Friar Laurence
Montague's servant, who went above and beyond his simple instructions to give Romeo the false news that Juliet was dead.
Balthazar
Act I Scene v, Romeo and Juliet first meet here.
Capulet's masquerade party
A major fight, typically a rebellion to authority or the law
“These violent delights have violent ends
And in their triumph die, like fire and powder
Friar Lawrence
Asked Juliet's father for permission to marry her, one of the Prince's kinsman, also killed by Romeo
Count Paris
His only job was to deliver the letter to Romeo explaining Juliet's fake death
Friar John
Act IV Scene ii, Juliet goes here to seek some solution to her marriage, or else threatens to kill herself
Friar Laurence's cell
When two characters mirror each other, but have polar opposite characteristics or personalities
Character Foils
“A plague o’ both your houses!”
Mercutio, Act III, Scene i
Romeo's cousin, known for his attempts at keeping the peace in Verona
Benvolio
His only job was to lead the city of Verona and keep everyone happy and safe. He failed. *title AND name required!!*
Prince Escalus
Act V Scene i, Romeo stops to purchase poison from a man here, despite the law stating that anyone selling poison will be sentenced to death
Apothecary, Mantua
A fancier way to say "why???"
Wherefore
"All are punished.'
Prince Escalus, Act V Scene iii