Act 1 scene 1-2 character list
Capulet
The head of the Capulet family. Oblivious
Tybalt
Capulet, Juliet's cousin on her mother's side. Vain, aggressive, fashionable
Juliet
Daughter of Capulet and Capulet's wife. Youthful, innocent.
Prince Escalus
He is a kinsman of Mercutio and Paris. Peace maker (he stops the brawl between the 2 sides)
Nurse
Juliet's caretaker, wet nurse. ill-mannered , vulgar
Capulet's wife
Lady of the Capulet family. Mean spirited
Paris
Man who wants to marry Juliet (Capulet and Lady Capulet want him to marry Juliet). Arrogant, acts as if Juliet is already his wife
Benvolio
Montague's nephew, romeo's cousin. Thoughtful
Romeo
Only son of Montague. Romantic, sappy, clingy, courageous. (Goes to the party because Rosaline is going to be there but Benvolio wants him to go to see other beautiful women to get his mind off of her because he loves her but she does not love him back)
Montague
Powerful, forceful Romeo's father (head of family).
Montague's wife
Romeo's mother (lady of family). Sympathetic
Gregory
Servant in Capulet's house
Sampson
Servant in Capulet's house. Rowdy (bites his thumb which starts the fight)
Abraham
Servant in Montague house. Enjoys picking fights