Escalus - Characters

Characters

Ruling house of Verona
  • Prince Escalus is the ruling Prince of Verona
  • Count Paris is a kinsman of Escalus who wishes to marry Juliet.
  • Mercutio is another kinsman of Escalus, and a friend of Romeo.
House of Capulet
  • Capulet is the patriarch of the house of Capulet.
  • Capulet's wife is the matriarch of the house of Capulet.
  • Juliet is the 13-year-old daughter of Capulet, and the play's female protagonist.
  • Tybalt is a cousin of Juliet, and the nephew of Capulet's wife.
  • The Nurse is Juliet's personal attendant and confidante.
  • Rosaline is Lord Capulet's niece, and Romeo's love in the beginning of the story.
  • Peter, Sampson and Gregory are servants of the Capulet household.
House of Montague
  • Montague is the patriarch of the house of Montague.
  • Montague's wife is the matriarch of the house of Montague.
  • Romeo is the son of Montague, and the play's male protagonist.
  • Benvolio is Romeo's cousin and best friend.
  • Abram and Balthasar are servants of the Montague household.
Others
  • Friar Laurence is a Franciscan friar, and is Romeo's confidant.
  • A Chorus reads a prologue to each of the first two acts.
  • Friar John is sent to deliver Friar Laurence's letter to Romeo.
  • An Apothecary who reluctantly sells Romeo poison.

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