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Cole-s R & J Characters & WSS Questions and Answers 2024
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Cole's R & J Characters & WSSRomeo - answer A Montague. about 16, handsome, intelligent, sensitive, impulsive,
loyal friend, immature, passionate. Falls in love with the daughter of their sworn enemy.
Juliet - answer A Capulet. 13-year-old girl who is a romantic. Passionate, cautious,
rebellious, brave. She falls in love with the enemy of her family and vows to be with
Romeo regardless of her parents wishes.
Lord Capulet - answer...Juliet's father. Loves his daughter but is dictatorial and easily
angered if his wishes are not followed. Arranges the marriage between Juliet and Paris.
Lady Capulet - answer...Juliet's mother. Not a good mother. Relies on the nurse to take
care of Juliet. Wants to marry her daughter to Paris
Montague - answer...This family name, literally translated, means "rising sickness", or
vomit. Romeo's father.
Benvolio - answer...His name literally means "good face", showing he is a good guy &
someone who can be trusted. Romeo's cousin and good friend.
Tybalt - answer...This character's name is an Elizabethan literary allusion to a quick-
tempered cat. Cousin to Juliet. He is quick-tempered and argumentative.
Mercutio - answerThis guy loves to hear himself talk; he's very moody. He is a punster,
sarcastic, and hot-headed. Good friend to Romeo
Friar Lawrence - answer...Kind, wise, clever. Knowledgeable about plants and
medicines. Devises the plan that leads to the death of R&J
Nurse - answer...Juliet's foil. She looks at love in a practical and sexual way. She is
loyal to Juliet. Often makes mistakes in her speech. She is bawdy and somewhat crude.
Helps Juliet send messages to Romeo.
Samson & Gregory - answer...Servants to the Capulets. They start the first brawl by
biting their thumbs.
Prince Escalus - answer...Tries to stop the feud by passing laws against fighting among
the Capulets and Montagues. Banishes Romeo. Relative of Mercutio. Reasonable and
fair.
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