Name: ______________________

Sally Hong Date: _____________________

March 22nd， 2023

Romeo and Juliet: Character Analysis Chart

Directions: Throughout your reading of the play, evaluate each character’s
personality and actions. Record the personality traits of each character in the
chart below, using as much detail as possible. Give specific references to the
play that hold importance to the character’s personality.
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Escalus
Tries to maintain peace between the feuding families

Threatens death to any Capulet or Montague who disturbs the peace again

Paris A young nobleman who is interested in marrying Juliet. He is

handsome and wealthy but also a bit dull and conventional.

Montague Romeo's father and the head of the Montague household. He is

engaged in a long-standing feud with the Capulets.
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Capulet Juliet's father and the head of the Capulet household. He is

wealthy and influential, but also hot-tempered and quick to
anger.

Romeo The son and heir of Montague, who is infatuated with Rosaline at the beginning of the
play. He is moody and prone to bouts of lovesickness.

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Mercutio
Romeo's friend, who is wild and impulsive. He mocks Romeo's
lovesickness and has a cynical attitude towards love.

Benvolio
Romeo's cousin and friend, who tries to cheer him up and help him
forget about Rosaline. He is a peaceful and level-headed character.
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Tybalt Juliet's cousin, who is hot-headed and quick to fight. He is

fiercely loyal to the Capulet family and hates the
Montagues.

Friar
Lawrence Wise, compassionate, believes in the power of love

Agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet, hoping it will end the

feud between the families, gives Juliet a potion to fake
her death

Friar John

Balthasar
Tells Romeo of Juliet's death

Brings news of Juliet's "death" to Romeo

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Sampson

Start a fight with Montague's servants

Gregory
Start a fight with Montague's servants

Peter
Helps invite guests to Capulet's party

Makes jokes with other servants and tries to impress the Nurse

Abram
Gets into a fight with Capulet's servants
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Lady
Montague Romeo's mother, who is concerned about her son's melancholy mood.

Lady Juliet's mother, who is eager for her daughter to marry Paris, a
Capulet wealthy and eligible bachelor.

Juliet The daughter of Capulet, who has not yet met Romeo at the beginning of
the play. She is obedient to her parents but also intelligent and spirited.

Nurse to
Juliet's trusted nurse and confidante, who has cared for her
Juliet since she was a baby. She is devoted to Juliet but also
bawdy and humorous.