Characters
This character is close to Romeo and blood-related.
Who is Benvolio?
This symbol takes many different forms, with many main characters being represented as one at varying points in the story. It defines a different relationship that the character has (with Juliet!).
What is a flower?
This event in Act 3 shaped the rest of the play and is often regarded as the main turning point in Romeo and Juliet.
What is Tybalt and Mercutio's death scene?
Shakespeare was born in this town in England in 1564.
Where is Stratford-upon-Avon?
This character is described as "More than the Prince of Cats. Oh, he's the courageous captain of compliments."
Who is Tybalt?
This character boldly believes that "These times of woe afford no time to woo."
Who is Paris?
It represents the fuel of the family rivalry, as shown when Romeo says to the Apothecary, "There is thy... worse poison to men’s souls.”
What is gold?
This famous scene sets the two lovers on course for death in Act 2. It is arguably the biggest mistake Romeo could have made, unbeknownst to him.
What is the Balcony Scene?
This year marked the first time a woman acted as Juliet, about 65 years after the play was written.
What happened in 1662?
With a name similar to the first planet in the solar system, this character dies in the middle of the play.
Who is Mercutio?
This character "hath not seen the change of fourteen years."
Who is Juliet?
This symbol represents Romeo's intense love for Juliet, to the point of taking desperate measures.
What is Romeo's poison?
In this scene, Friar Laurence makes a big mistake despite his doubts and scolding Romeo.
What is the Wedding Scene?
Right after Shakespeare's time, this Irish poet attempted to write a version of Romeo and Juliet with a happy ending, but quickly realized it was a terrible idea.
Who was Nahum Tate?
At the tomb, this character is slain by Juliet's lover.
Who is Paris?
This character is Friar John's employer.
Who is Friar Laurence?
This physical element symbolizes beauty. For example, a Musician says, "Music has a ___ sound.”
What is silver?
Lord Capulet goes too far during this scene, losing his patience, and practically sealing his daughter's fate.
What is Act 3, Scene 5?
This work of literature preceded Romeo and Juliet, which Shakespeare drew inspiration heavily from.
What was Arthur Brooke’s Tragical History of Romeus and Juliet?
In their death scene, this character says, "Thou desperate pilot, now at once run on the dashing rocks thy seasick weary bark! Here’s to my love."
Who is Romeo?
This character is Susan's mother.
Who is the Nurse?
Most 'good' characters appear at this time, but it's the contrary for the 'bad' characters. This symbol is not a physical thing but rather a cycle, and it often dictates what type of character will appear.
What is day and night?
In this scene, because the messenger falls into the hands of fate, Balthasar delivers a false message, causing Romeo to take extreme actions.
What is the Apothecary (in Mantua) scene?
Shakespeare was often called this nickname.
The Bard of Avon
This character is rarely mentioned in the play. We learn of their death with the quote, "Alas, my liege, my wife is dead tonight."
Who is Lady Montague?