ROMEO & JULIET

CAPULETS

LORD & LADY CAPULET

• They want what is best for their daughter.
• Can sometimes be over protective.
• Strict on rules but jovial.
• Red flowers to show their ferocity.
• "And too soon marr'd are those so early made."

TYBALT

• Fiercely loyal.
• Openly looks for fights.
• Has a terrible temper.
• Argues for the sake of arguing.
• Red leaves to show anger.
• "Bring me my rapier, boy!"

THE NURSE

• Old and matronly.
• She raised Juliet and is stuck in her ways.
• Is not the most intelligent but means well.
• Poppies to show her simplicity.
• "Doth not rosemary and Romeo begin both with a letter?"

JULIET

• Innocent but intelligent.
• Wants to explore the world.
• Easily excitable but trying to be mature.
• A rose because she wants to love.
• "I would not for the world they saw thee here."

FRIAR LAWRENCE

• Wants to stop the fighting and end the feud.
• Does not take sides on anything.
• He has given up his worldly possessions.
• Grass because he is neutral and simple.
• "Thy fault our law calls death."

MONTEGUES

LORD AND LADY MONTEGUE

• They worry for their son.
• Are sometimes oblivious to his pain.
• Would like to keep some sort of peace.
• Lilacs because they are vivid and clear with their decisions.
• "Who set this ancient quarrel new abroach?"

BENVOLIO.

• Wishes to keep peace.
• Enjoys levity.
• Loyal to the Montegue's.
• Will fight for his family.
• Blue sky because he's a dreamer.
• "Part, fools!"

MERCUTIO

• A little pessimistic.
• Wants Romeo to be happy.
• Likes making jokes.
• Wants to make merry.
• Blue daisies for simple happiness.
• "Nay, gentle Romeo, we must have you dance!"

ROMEO

• Caught up in his own thoughts.
• Lives life in the moment.
• Can sometimes be rash.
• Morning glories because he can't make up his mind.
• "Ay, me! Sad hours seem long."

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