English Book Report
Romeo and Juliet
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By: English Class
Mrs.Perez
Characters:
Romeo-Son of Montague who falls in love with Juliet
Montague-Head of the family who is at war with the Capulets and father to Romeo
Lady Montague-Wife to Lord Montague and mother to Romeo
Mercutio-A kinsman to the prince and a friend to Romeo
Benvolio-A gentle and peace-loving young man who is nephew to Montague and a friend to Romeo
Balthasar-A loyal friend and servant to Romeo
Abram-A servant of the Montague family
Juliet- Daughter of Capulet who falls in love with Romeo
Capulet- Head of the family who is in war with the Montague and father of Juliet
Lady Capulet-Wife of Capulet and mother of Juliet
Nurse- Juliet nurse who is almost like her mother
Tybalt- Nephew of Lady Capulet enemy of Romeo
Paris- was going to get marry with Juliet but he didn’t knew that she didn’t love him
Friar Laurence- Priest that marries Romeo and Juliet also the one who made the letter who wasn’t delivered
Summary:
The play begins with a large fight between the Capulets and the Montagues, two prestigious families in Verona, Italy. These families have been fighting for quite some time, and the Prince declares that their next public brawl will be punished by death. When the fight is over, Romeo’s cousin Benvolio tries to cheer him of his melancholy. Romeo reveals that he is in love with a woman named Rosaline, but she has chosen to live a life of chastity. Romeo and Benvolio are accidentally invited to their enemy’s party; Benvolio convinces Romeo to go.
At the party, Romeo locks eyes with a young woman named Juliet. They instantly fall in love, but they do not realize that their families are mortal enemies. When they realize each other’s identities, they are devastated, but they cannot help the way that they feel. Romeo sneaks into Juliet’s yard after the party and proclaims his love for her. She returns his sentiments and the two decide to marry. The next day, Romeo