Characters
Hot-headed nephew of Capulet, this character ignites the fight in Scene 1.
Who is Tybalt?
This character helped to raise Juliet, she tells stories about Juliet as an infant.
Who is the Nurse?
In Scene 1, why does the Prince call the Capulets and the Montagues “Rebellious subjects, enemies to peace, /Profaners of this neighbor-stained steel”?
The two families have been feuding.
Who notices Romeo at the party? How can he tell that it is Romeo?
Tybalt recognizes Romeo's voice.
"What, drawn, and talk of peace! I hate the word as I hate Hell, all Montagues, and thee. Have at thee coward!"
Tybalt to Benvolio
This character has been shutting himself up in his room and creating an “artificial night.” His family is trying to help him because they are worried about him.
Who is Romeo?
While everyone around this character is urging her to be married, she does not have much interest in marriage.
Who is Juliet?
the insult that starts the fight in scene one
What is Sampson biting his thumb?
What does Lord Capulet think about Romeo? What does he do that shows how he feels?
Capulet thinks Romeo is a nice boy. He tells Tybalt not to fight him.
"Younger than she are happy mothers made."
Paris to Lord Capulet
This character has asked Juliet’s father for her hand in marriage.
Who is Paris?
This character is sick of the Capulets and Montagues fighting. He has threatened death to whoever participates in another public fight.
Who is Prince Escalus?
the way Romeo and Benvolio find out about the party
What is from the servant who asks Romeo to read the guest list?
In Scene 4, the reason Romeo gives for wanting to avoid the Capulets’ party
What is that he has had a bad dream?
"It is an honor that I dream not of."
Juliet to Lady Capulet
This character tries to be the peacemaker before the fight starts in Scene 1. He also tells Romeo that he must forget about his love and move on.
Who is Benvolio?
Mocking Romeo’s thoughts on love, this character delivers a long speech about dreams.
Who is Mercutio?
Give two reasons why Lord Capulet is unwilling to offer Paris his daughters hand in marriage.
1. She is too young. 2. She is his last remaining child. 3. He wants Juliet to marry for love.
the way that Romeo and Juliet learn of each others' identities
What is from asking the Nurse?
"He shall be endured."
Capulet to Tybalt
Romeo is depressed in Act 1 because this character does not return his love.
Who is Rosaline?
While speaking with Juliet about marriage, this character compares Juliet’s suitor to a book, implying that Juliet should consider marrying him.
Who is Lady Capulet?
Juliet's age
What is 13 years old?
What is unique about the first lines that Romeo and Juliet share?
"My only love sprung from my only hate!"
Juliet to herself! (Nurse hears)