Characters in Romeo and Juliet

Romeo Montague

A young Montague who falls passionately in love with Juliet.

Juliet Capulet

The young Capulet daughter whose love for Romeo defies her family.

Tybalt

Juliet's aggressive cousin, eager to fight the Montagues.

Mercutio

Romeo's quick-witted, hot-tempered friend.

Friar Laurence

The friar who secretly marries the lovers and devises a fateful plan.

Friar Lawrence

Lady Montague

Abram

Balthasar

Capulet

Sampson

Friar John

Benvolio

Mrs. Paris

Prince Escalus