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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