Quotes - Who said it?
Look! The Montagues are trying to kill Tybalt! Quickly - bring me a sword!
Lord Capulet
A heated street brawl erupts between two feuding families, forcing the Prince to threaten death for any further fighting.
The Montague vs Capulet street brawl - Act 1 - Scene 1
During the Elizabethan era, women were expected to marry for this reason, rather than for love
Family status or wealth
Romeo goes to the Capulet ball for another girl but ends up falling in love with someone unexpected.
Juliet or Who is Juliet?
This character is romantic and impulsive, falling in love at first sight.
Romeo
Listen. I'm very angry. Verona is a rich beautiful town.
A heartbroken young man complains about love, torn between joy and pain.
Act 1 - Scene 1 - Romeo’s in love with Rosaline
People in Shakespeare’s time believed these people controlled their destiny/law
The Queen and Priest
Tybalt is looking to fight Romeo, but someone else steps in and ends up dead instead.
Mercutio
She is young but independent, questioning whether she should obey her family or follow her heart.
Juliet
That doesn't matter, I must see Rosaline!
Romeo
A mysterious invitation leads an impulsive decision to crash a grand masquerade ball, setting fate in motion.
Act 1, Scene 2 - Benvolio and Romeo learn about the Capulet party
This famous queen ruled England during Shakespeare’s time and was a great supporter of the arts.
Queen Elizabeth the 1st
Paris asks to marry Juliet, but her father gives a surprising response about waiting two years
Lord Capulet saying Juliet is too young
This hot-headed character is quick to anger and wants to fight Romeo at the Capulet party.
Tybalt
A husband for Juliet! How exciting!
The Nurse
A young girl’s mother and a chatty nurse discuss marriage, but she isn’t sure she’s ready to love.
Act 1, Scene 3 - Juliet talks about marriage with Lady Capulet and the Nurse
Wealthy families like the Capulets and Montagues often fought for power, leading to dangerous feuds.
family honor
Tybalt spots Romeo at the Capulet party and wants to fight, but someone unexpectedly stops him
Lord Capulet
He is wise and peaceful, always trying to stop fights between the Montagues and Capulets
Benvolio
His name is Romeo and he is a Montague. I'm going to kill him.
Two young lovers meet at a masked ball and share a kiss.
Act 1, Scene 5 - Romeo and Juliet meet at the Capulet ball
Your life was influenced by these 3 things
Your Birth, Wealth and Gender
Romeo sneaks away from his friends after the party and ends up in a surprising place.
Juliet’s balcony
He is powerful and strict, warning that anyone who fights again will be punished with death.
Prince Escalus