| Character | Description |
|---|---|
| Romeo Montague | The male protagonist and one of the star-crossed lovers. He is a young and passionate member of the Montague family, deeply in love with Juliet. |
| Juliet Capulet | The female protagonist and the other star-crossed lover. She is a young and innocent member of the Capulet family, deeply in love with Romeo. |
| Friar Laurence | A Franciscan friar who plays a pivotal role in Romeo and Juliet's secret marriage. He concocts a plan to reunite them, but it ultimately leads to tragedy. |
| Mercutio | Romeo's close friend and a relative of the Prince of Verona. He is known for his wit, humor, and loyalty. Mercutio's death serves as a turning point in the play. |
| Nurse | Juliet's faithful and bawdy nurse, who serves as a confidante and go-between for Romeo and Juliet. She provides comic relief and emotional support. |
| Tybalt Capulet | Juliet's hot-tempered cousin and a skilled swordsman. He is a major instigator of the ongoing feud between the Capulets and the Montagues. |
| Lord Capulet | Juliet's father and the head of the Capulet family. He is initially strict but later shows a softer side when considering Juliet's marriage to Paris. |
| Lady Capulet | Juliet's mother, who desires her daughter to marry Paris. She has a strained relationship with Juliet and relies on the Nurse for emotional support. |
| Lord Montague | Romeo's father and the head of the Montague family. He is deeply concerned about Romeo's melancholy behavior and the ongoing feud with the Capulets. |
| Lady Montague | Romeo's mother, who dies of grief following Romeo's exile. She has a brief but poignant presence in the play. |
| Paris | A nobleman and kinsman of the Prince. He is arranged to marry Juliet, but his plans are thwarted by her love for Romeo. |
| Prince Escalus | The ruler of Verona who attempts to maintain peace between the feuding families. He delivers harsh punishments for those involved in the violence. |
| Benvolio Montague | Romeo's cousin and loyal friend. He serves as a peacemaker and tries to prevent conflicts between the Montagues and the Capulets. |
| Friar John | A Franciscan friar who is tasked with delivering an important letter from Friar Laurence to Romeo but is unable to do so, leading to tragic consequences. |
| Apothecary | A poverty-stricken pharmacist who illegally sells Romeo the poison that he uses to end his life. |
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