Romeo and Juliet
Meet the characters
Romeo Montague
The young lover
A passionate young man from the Montague family.
Juliet Capulet
The young lover
The daughter of the Capulets, braver and more decisive than anyone expects.
Mercutio
Romeo's friend
Witty, quick-tempered, and full of jokes.
Tybalt
Juliet's cousin
A fiery Capulet who never misses a chance to fight a Montague.
The Nurse
Juliet's nurse
Talkative and loving, she has cared for Juliet since she was a baby.
Friar Laurence
The priest
A wise friar who hopes the young lovers can end the feud.