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Romeo and Juliet Characters & Descriptions

Chorus introduces each of the first two acts, setting both the theme of the play and its style. Speaking in sonnet form, he accustoms the ear to listen for echoes of that style.

Prince Escalus

Prince Escalus  of Verona has the misfortune of ruling over a state where two major families are locked in an unending war. 

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County Paris is a nobleman of Verona, close kin to the Prince and to Mercutio. 

Montague is the head of an old family of Verona. 

Capulet is the head of an old family of Verona.

Old Capulet

Old Capulet , Capulet’s cousin, is an old man, possibly even his uncle. He sits with Capulet at the feast and gossips of old times and people they know.

Romeo is the only son of the Montague family of Verona.

Mercutio is a kinsman of the Prince’s, and a close friend of Romeo’s. 

Benvolio is Montague’s nephew. By nature law-abiding and peaceful, he attempts to break up the opening quarrel only to end up embroiled in it. 

Tybalt is the nephew of Capulet’s wife, and that family’s chief troublemaker. 

Petruchio is one of Tybalt’s friends. He is present at the Capulets’ feast and accompanies Tybalt when the latter goes seeking Romeo the next day.

Friar Lawrence

Friar Laurence is a Franciscan friar who is confessor to both Juliet and Romeo, and whom Paris immediately thinks of when he requires a priest for his wedding. 

Friar John is sent by Friar Laurence to Mantua, with letters informing Romeo that Juliet is not in fact dead. 

Balthasar is Romeo’s manservant. 

Abram is one of Montague’s servingmen.

Sampson is one of Capulet’s servants. 

Gregory is one of Capulet’s servants. He has a tendency towards wordplay, and plays this well with Sampson. 

Peter is a servingman of the Capulets’ who accompanies the Nurse when she goes out of the house, partly as her protection and partly to carry her fan. 

Page to Paris

Paris’s Page accompanies his master to Juliet’s grave. Frightened of graveyards at night, he stays all the same, until he sees his master in a fight with some unknown man, and runs to fetch the Watch.

Apothecary is a poor, starving, skeletal man with massive eyebrows whose shop does little business. 

Lady Montague

Lady Montague , tries to hold back her husband from doing any actual fighting, and is worried that her son Romeo might have joined in. 

Lady Capulet

Lady Capulet  is approximately 28, and makes mock of her aged husband’s pretensions to fighting. 

Juliet is the only child of the Capulet family. A fortnight shy of fourteen, she is an obedient child, but reveals herself to be passionate and willing to betray all that she has been brought up to when she falls in love with Romeo. 

Nurse is Juliet’s closest companion, the woman who in essence brought her up. 

Citizens of Verona

Citizens of Verona  are thoroughly fed up with both Capulets and Montagues, and come out armed with clubs to beat them all up in the hopes that they’ll stop fighting.

First Servingman

First Servingman is a superior servant in the Capulet household, with permission to address Lady Capulet directly. He orders others about as they serve the feast, and has a taste for marzipan.

Second Servingman

Second Servingman (Clown) is unable to read, which does not prevent Capulet from sending him out to deliver the invitations to his feast.

Third Servingman

The Third Servingman is unaware of Juliet’s identity, and is therefore likely to have been hired just for the night of Capulet’s feast.

Anthony is a servant of Capulet’s, overworked the night of the feast. He is sent to invite the guests to Juliet’s wedding.

Potpan is a servant of Capulet’s, overworked the night of Capulet’s feast.

First Musician

First Musician is hired for Juliet’s wedding, and after her death refuses to play a merry song for Peter, particularly as he cannot pay. He most likely plays a lute, or other plucked-string instrument.

Second Musician

Second Musician plays the rebec. He attempts to have Peter calm down and put his dagger away. Like the first musician, he will not play without pay. He convinces his fellow musicians to stick around to profit from the food.

Third Musician

Third Musician is a singer. He does not quite know how to react to Peter.

First Watchman

First Watchman is brought by Paris’s Page to the Capulets’ monument. 

Second Watchman

Second Watchman arrives at the graveyard with the First Watchman. He is sent to search for anybody who may be around, and finds Balthasar.

Third Watchman

Third Watchman arrives at the graveyard with the Chief Watchman. He is sent to search for anybody who may be around, and finds Friar Lawrence.

Mercutio’s Page

Mercutio’s Page [mute role] runs to fetch a doctor after his master is wounded.

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Romeo and Juliet Character Map

As students read, a storyboard can serve as a helpful character reference log . This log (also called a character map) allows students to recall relevant information about important characters. When reading a play, small attributes and details frequently become important as the plot progresses. With character mapping, students will record this information, helping them follow along and catch the subtleties which make reading more enjoyable!

Using a character map for Shakespeare is often even more beneficial. It also allows students to record the nuances of characteristics which create " foil " characters. The information that they record will help them to return and review personalities that contrast. The ability to visually see this helps students create connections and makes understanding concepts easier.

Copying the assignment to your account will give you both the example above and a blank template you can customize as desired. Feel free to use it as is, or to edit it for the level of your class. Printing it as worksheets for your students to complete while reading is a fast and easy way to incorporate this character map into your classroom.

(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)

Student Instructions

  • Click "Start Assignment".
  • Identify the major characters in Romeo and Juliet and type their names into the different title boxes.
  • Choose a character from the "Medieval" tab to represent each of the literary characters.
  • Select colors and a pose appropriate to story and character traits.
  • Choose a scene or background that makes sense for the character.
  • Fill in the text boxes for Physical Characteristics, Traits, Relatives (Capulet/Montague/Other), and Friends .

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Lesson Plan Reference

Grade Level 9-10

Difficulty Level 2 (Reinforcing / Developing)

Type of Assignment Individual or Partner

Type of Activity: Character Map

(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric .)

How to Teach Tragic Hero Motifs and Archetypes

Introduction to tragic hero motifs and archetypes.

Begin by defining the terms "tragic hero," "motif," and "archetype." Provide an overview of the characteristics that define a tragic hero, such as noble birth, tragic flaw, and reversal of fortune. Explain how tragic hero motifs and archetypes appear in literature and drama.

Analyzing Romeo as a Tragic Hero

Focus on Romeo's character in "Romeo and Juliet" and guide students in analyzing how he embodies the characteristics of a tragic hero. Encourage students to reference specific scenes, actions, and decisions that highlight Romeo's tragic hero status. Discuss how Romeo's character aligns with the classical tragic hero archetype.

Comparative Analysis of Tragic Heroes

Present students with examples of tragic heroes from other literary works or drama. Engage students in a comparative analysis, exploring how these characters share or differ from the tragic hero archetype. Discuss the concept of universality in tragic hero motifs and archetypes.

Creative Writing and Presentation

Assign a creative writing project where students create a modern interpretation of a tragic hero. Provide guidelines for the project, including the incorporation of key tragic hero motifs and archetypes. Explain the presentation format for sharing their modern tragic hero stories.

Frequently Asked Questions about Main Characters in Romeo and Juliet

What are the key characteristics that define romeo and juliet as the main protagonists of the play.

Romeo and Juliet are defined as the main protagonists of the play due to several key characteristics. They are young, passionate, and impulsive, representing the idealism of youth. Their love defies societal norms and familial conflicts, making them emblematic of love's power to transcend barriers. Their profound love for one another drives the plot, leading to the tragedy. Their characters embody themes of love, fate, and the consequences of conflict, making them central to the narrative.

In what ways does the character of Mercutio add depth and complexity to the story, and how does his death affect the main characters?

Mercutio is a dynamic character who brings wit, humor, and levity to the play. His sharp wordplay and unconventional thinking add a layer of complexity to the story, providing a contrast to the intense love of Romeo and Juliet. Mercutio's death, however, marks a pivotal turning point. It results in a tragic shift from comedy to profound sorrow, impacting the main characters significantly. His demise prompts Romeo to take vengeful action against Tybalt, ultimately leading to the tragic culmination of events.

What are some best practices for using storyboards and worksheets to explore the psychological and emotional dimensions of the main characters and their responses to the unfolding events in the play?

Using storyboards and worksheets to delve into the psychological and emotional dimensions of the main characters in "Romeo and Juliet" requires thoughtful implementation. Best practices include encouraging students to create visual depictions of key scenes that capture the characters' emotions, using worksheets as character diaries to express characters' thoughts and feelings, analyzing dialogues for underlying emotions, building empathy by putting themselves in the characters' shoes, and promoting group discussions and reflections after completing activities. These practices foster a deeper understanding of the characters' emotional journeys and their responses to the unfolding events, enhancing students' connection to the play's themes and narrative.

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10 Activities for Teaching Romeo and Juliet

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Romeo and Juliet is one of those classic pieces of literature I think everyone has read. Even students who haven’t read the Shakespeare play have probably heard of the story or will relate to the plot as it has been retold in various films and literature. If you need some fresh ideas before you start this unit, read on. 

Here are 10 activities for teaching Romeo and Juliet

1. relatable bell ringers.

If you’re going to focus on a Shakespeare play, you must go all in. Immersing students into a unit from start to finish is such a perfect way to help students understand a topic in-depth. Start off each class with these Shakespeare Bell Ringers . Each one includes a famous Shakespearean quote and a quick writing prompt. Students will explore various writing styles based on the quote.

2. Character Focus

Help your students identify and organize characters with these graphic organizers . This resource has two sets for almost every character in the play. Students will identify characters as round or flat, static or dynamic, and other basic qualities. This will also require them to provide textual evidence. The second organizer focuses on tracing emotions and motivations throughout the play. It’s a creative way for students to organize the play’s characters and is also a great resource for ESL students and struggling readers. 

3. Get Interactive

I can remember interactive notebooks becoming all the rage. And while the paper notebooks are creative, a motivator for some students, and it’s generally pretty easy to put an interactive spin on old ideas already at hand. Having a digital version is just one more layer to add something unique to the interactive notebook. My digital notebook resource can work as its own unit and includes analysis activities covering characters, symbols, major events, writing tasks, and response questions. Digital notebooks are great for classrooms trying to limit paper use, use more technology, prepare students for tech demands, and for any classes that need to work with mobile options.

4. Engaging Writing Tasks

Help students understand and analyze the play by giving them unique writing assignments. Have students explore different writing styles, analyze universal themes, and study character development. My Writing Tasks resource does all this and more. Each act has its own unique writing assignment, and I’ve included brainstorming organizers for each. You’ll be able to use this with differentiated instruction, and there are several additional resources and organizers included. 

5. Read “Cloze”ly

Prep passages for students to summarize to help them understand events from the play. This is an ideal activity for review, comprehension, or even assessment. Cloze reading is an ideal way to help students understand what is happening. Cut your prep time down by using this resource, with 6 passages ready to use AND written in modern-day English. Use as an individual assignment or collaborative activity. 

6. Use Office Supplies

Increase student engagement with hands-on activities using sticky notes. You can use various colors to coordinate different aspects of study (literary elements, major events, character development, etc). It’s an easy and quick way for students to organize thoughts and notes, and the bits of information can be manipulated and moved around for different assignments. Students can gather relevant information for various essays, or can organize their sticky notes in a way that makes sense to them (by topic, or chronologically, as an example). Check out my Sticky Note Literary Analysis activity that includes 12 sticky note organizers. 

7. Make Use of Bookmarks

There are many creative avenues when it comes to bookmarks. Have an activity where students pick a favorite quote, draw a scene, or draw what they know about the play prior to reading (they can use the back to draw after reading the play). Consider a foldable version like this one where you can jam-pack a variety of questions, vocabulary, literary analysis and more. These are foldable, interactive, fun, engaging – and it saves you time passing out one activity to be used throughout the play. 

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8. Plan an Escape 

Escape rooms live up to the hype. Challenge your students with a fun and engaging review escape challenge. Have students work together in groups to complete collaboratively and spark authentic discussion. This escape room activity includes 40 timeline events to sort from the play correctly.

9. Don’t Forget Vocabulary

Vocabulary is an important aspect of understanding any work, but Shakespeare is on a whole other level. In addition to reading an older version of English in poetic form, students must grasp key vocabulary to understand the play more deeply. Engage your students with hands-on activities to learn vocabulary, whether that be through graphic organizers, visual dictionaries, or word puzzles. Check out my ready-to-print vocabulary packet that includes word lists, puzzles, organizers and quizzes for the entire play. 

10. Practice Annotations

Start at the very beginning with an engaging activity for the prologue. This will allow students to explore the Shakespearean language and the set-up to the drama that is Romeo and Juliet’s tragedy. Using this resource , students will read and annotate the prologue, be introduced to Elizabethan English, and have context and background information before reading the play. Students then will rewrite the prologue in modern-day English following the same sonnet form. I love having students explore language, and this activity fits perfectly into the unit. 

If you’re starting fresh with activities to fill a unit, or you’re looking to refresh your tried-and-true activities, check out my 5-week unit plan for Romeo and Juliet here . It’s full of goodies including a pacing guide, pre-reading activities, bookmarks, vocabulary, passages, writing tasks, essays, review activities, and more. 

Put a new spin on the classic tragedy by refreshing your activities and finding new ways to present to students. Just a few simple updates and changes can keep students engaged and help them relate to the material. I love seeing what others do in their classrooms, so please share your favorite ideas in the comments below. 

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Lesson Plan #: AELP-LIT0207 Submitted by: Travis Vanest Email: [email protected] School/University/Affiliation: White’s High School, Wabash, IN Date: March 1, 2001

Grade Level: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

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Duration: 2 days

Description: In pairs, students develop a list of objects that symbolize personality traits of a character from Romeo and Juliet . Students collect at least five objects for each character. During the second class session, students take turns trying to decipher which character is being symbolized.

  • Students will be able to conceptualize characters’ personality traits.
  • Students will be able to comprehend symbolism.
  • In pairs, students will be able to create a list of personality traits of a character from Romeo and Juliet .
  • In pairs, students will identify objects that can be used to symbolize the personality traits of their assigned characters.
  • Zip-lock bags (1 for each student)
  • objects to be used as symbols (students will bring these in)
  • writing utensils
  • Romeo and Juliet Character Hunt Worksheets
  • Symbol – An object which represents or stands for an idea, quality, or person.
  • Symbolism – The practice of representing things using symbols.

Procedure: Day 1: Divide the class into pairs; assign each pair a character from Romeo and Juliet . Outline the entire activity for students as to time frame, objectives, and requirements. In class today, each pair will brainstorm a list of objects that can be used to symbolize the various personality traits of their assigned character. Each pair should come up with at least five objects (but no more than seven). After a list has been compiled, each pair splits up the list of small objects to be collected (this can be used as a homework assignment). Give each student a Zip-lock bag to take home (to collect the items in).

Examples of symbolism : Romeo: In many instances he made hurried decisions, so a student could use a watch to represent that trait. He also loved easily and deeply; a student could use a cheap Valentine’s gift to represent that. Romeo was a risk-taker, going to parties to which he was not invited and jumping over enemy walls. A can of Mountain Dew, since the commercials are all about risk-taking, could represent this trait. Furthermore, Romeo wept and whined easily, especially after he discovered he was to be banished. A tissue would symbolize this trait in him quite well. Lastly, Romeo was a peacemaker, even before he knew Juliet. A necklace of a peace sign, or even a peace sign drawn on paper, would make a good symbol for this.

Mercutio: He was a very funny and sarcastic character. A jokebook could symbolize this trait in him. He was also easily angered by Romeo’s attempts at making peace and by Romeo doting over Rosaline and Juliet. A student could bring in a picture of an angry person to represent this trait. Also, Mercutio wanted to be with Romeo and spend time with him. A magnet might symbolize this characteristic in him. Moreover, he was excellent with language, especially in the Queen Mab speech. A pocket dictionary or a spelling list would represent this trait well. Finally, Mercutio was a friend to Romeo, loyal at all times. A friendship bracelet would be a good symbol for him.

Day 2: The partners take all of their collected objects from their bags and combine them into one bag. Students write their names on the outside of the bags. The bags are passed around the room from one pair to the next. Students remove the contents of the bag, look at each item, and reach a decision as to which character is being represented. On their charts (see Materials ), students record the names of each pair along with their guess of which character is being symbolized. After each bag has been looked at, then all bags are returned to their owners. Students take turns telling the class who their objects were meant to represent and what character trait each object symbolized. The rest of the class checks to see how many characters they accurately identified. Assessment: As a homework assignment, have students write a short essay about their assigned character and the qualities that character possesses.

Special Comments: I generally tell students not to bring in something that they would hate to have broken or lost, since there is always a possibility, that in the passing around of things, something could happen.

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I have always been very lucky to work with smart and caring coworkers. On this blog, I only share materials that I created individually, so I don't have a ton of my own materials to share for Romeo & Juliet. This is because when I taught Romeo & Juliet , my best lessons came from my coworkers and the book Shakespeare Set Free. If you are teaching Romeo & Juliet for the first time, drop everything and go buy this book. Someone who had taught in my classroom before me had left it on the bookshelf, and I opened it in a planning panic. Besides my coworkers (both of whom had theater experience), this book was the most helpful in helping me enact active and fun lessons during my Romeo & Juliet unit.

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SO, what this all means is that I cannot share my whole Romeo & Juliet unit, but below are some activities that I created that may be helpful to you.

Pre-Reading Activities for Romeo & Juliet

Action Ranking-Rank actions based on how serious of an offense they are

Agree/Disagree Discussion (You can also turn this into a more active activity by having kids move to one side of the room or other other based on whether they "agree" or "disagree" with the statement)

Character Cut-Outs (paid product) : Introduce the plot of Romeo & Juliet and the main characters by having students complete this "Character Cut-Out Activity." Basically, students cut representations of each character out of old magazines to help them start learning the characters. The TpT product has a PowerPoint and graphic organizers to walk you through the activity.

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Romeo & Juliet Reader's Theater

One of the main pieces of feedback from my coworkers was to have the kids act out Romeo & Juliet using Reader's Theater. I was not comfortable with this at all at first since I have no theater background, but eventually, even I figured it out. Also, there are a million variations on Reader's Theater (ie: changing the scene and language, etc.), but I have stuck with the basics.

The handouts below are from a few years of trial & error. One page is directions for the kids on how to do Reader's Theater and the other pages are charts that show how I divided up Romeo & Juliet and assigned the scenes to kids. Overall, when we started an act, I would give the kids an overview of the act and then assign them a scene. Sometimes, some scenes were very long and some scenes were very short, so I would divide up the scenes as needed to try and give each group and equal amount of work. Then, students had to get into their groups and create the script for their scene, and lastly, they would have to present their assigned scene to the class. There is a rubric that you can use as a starting point for grading. You may want to add more detail to it, depending on your grading preferences. The charts below still have my student names on them so that you can see how I assigned kids; you just need to delete my kids and add yours and then you'll be good to go.

Basic Acting Techniques PowerPoint

Reader's Theater Directions

Reader's Theater Rubric

Romeo & Juliet Act II Group Assignments (I started with Act 2 for Reader's Theater because we read Act I together as a class to get used to the language. The page numbers were from the textbooks we had that-Holt Elements of Literature )

Romeo & Juliet Act III Group Assignments

Romeo & Juliet Act IV Group Assignments

Romeo & Juliet Act V Group Assignments

Romeo & Juliet Scene Summary Charts

After each group presented their scene, I would give the rest of the class time to summarize the scene on a graphic organizer. The kids who presented the scene had to field any questions from their classmates about plot points that their classmates were confused about. I always warned the presenters that if their classmates had no clue what happened in their scene, then they did not do a good job bringing the scene to life in their presentation. The q & a was also a good time for me to gauge who in the presentation group did all the work, as the kid who stepped up to answer the questions was typically the only one who understood what was going on, overall.

Act I Summary Chart

Act II Summary Chart

Act III Summary Chart

Act IV Summary Chart

Act V Summary Chart

Romeo & Juliet Handouts & Activities

Understanding Syntax

Act 1 Questions

Small Review Activities for the Balcony Scene (paid product)

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Close Reading of Friar Lawrence's Soliloquy (Act 2, Scene 3)

Romeo & Juliet Character Review

Romeo & Juliet Act II Quiz

Written Conversations: For this activity, put students into groups of four and give each of them a different "question." This makes it so that when students pass their papers, they are discussing different questions all at once. Give the everyone 5-10 minutes to respond to their given question, and then have students pass their paper clockwise. The next student has to respond to the ideas of the first student. Repeat this one more time, and then have the students pass the "conversations" back to the original owner.

Literary Terms w. Examples from Romeo & Juliet

Intro to Puns

Romeo & Juliet Literary Terms PowerPoint

Romeo and Juliet Multiple Choice Unit Test (no answer key)- The formatting is all crazy and I don't know where the answer key is, but the questions are good. Mix of plot and analysis.

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  1. Romeo and Juliet Character Analysis

    Mercutio. Romeo 's best friend and kinsman to Prince Escalus. Mercutio is one of the play's most dynamic and complex characters. Wild, frenetic, easygoing, and fun-loving, Mercutio's manic energy, rambling stories, and razor-sharp wit masks… read analysis of Mercutio.

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    (Juliet's irritable and irrational father who demands she marry Paris) Prince (Banishes Romeo from Verona) Paris (Juliet's suitore and cousin of the prince. Killed by Romeo at the Capulet tomb) Tybalt (Juliet's hot-headed cousin; kills Mercutio, then is killed by Romeo) Romeo in love Juliet Character Map for ROMEO & JULIET Get More ...

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    Full Title: Romeo and Juliet. When Written: Likely 1591-1595. Where Written: London, England. When Published: "Bad quarto" (incomplete manuscript) printed in 1597; Second, more complete quarto printed in 1599; First folio, with clarifications and corrections, printed in 1623. Literary Period: Renaissance.

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    Juliet. Juliet is the only child of the Capulet family. A fortnight shy of fourteen, she is an obedient child, but reveals herself to be passionate and willing to betray all that she has been brought up to when she falls in love with Romeo. Read more ….

  5. Romeo and Juliet Characters

    Click "Start Assignment". Identify the major characters in Romeo and Juliet and type their names into the different title boxes. Choose a character from the "Medieval" tab to represent each of the literary characters. Select colors and a pose appropriate to story and character traits. Choose a scene or background that makes sense for the character.

  6. 10 Activities for Teaching Romeo and Juliet

    Here are 10 activities for teaching Romeo and Juliet. 1. Relatable Bell Ringers. If you're going to focus on a Shakespeare play, you must go all in. Immersing students into a unit from start to finish is such a perfect way to help students understand a topic in-depth. Start off each class with these Shakespeare Bell Ringers.

  7. Romeo and Juliet: Characters Flashcards

    As the seat of political power in Verona, he is concerned about maintaining the public peace at all costs. Friar John. A Franciscan friar charged by Friar Lawrence with taking the news of Juliet's false death to Romeo in Mantua. Friar John is held up in a quarantined house, and the message never reaches Romeo. Balthasar.

  8. PDF Romeo and Juliet

    Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Romeo Juliet Character Map Montague Nurse Benvolio Mercutio Tybalt Prince Escalus Paris Lady Montague Capulet Friar Laurence Lady Capulet Directions: Fill in the blanks with the relationships and/or actions between connecting characters.

  9. Romeo and Juliet

    Revise the characters of Romeo and Juliet for your GCSE English Literature exams with Bitesize interactive practice quizzes covering feedback and common errors.

  10. PDF Characters Romeo and Juliet

    Romeo and Juliet Characters English 9. Romeo • Around 16 years old • Son of Lord and Lady Montague • Not at all interested in violence • Impulsive, immature in some ... • Friend to both Romeo and Juliet • Ultimately wants peace between the families • Gives advice and tries to help . Tybalt • A Capulet, Juliet's cousin

  11. PDF Romeo and Juliet: William Shakespeare Revision Guide

    Revision Guide. Name. Session No Session focus Completed. 1 Scene cards & Structure, Setting, Audience engagement, Structural Devices and Language Techniques. 2 Character Cards - quotes and notes. 3. Themes Cards / quotes and notes / Language. 4. Mark Scheme and Question Types.

  12. Romeo and Juliet Character Hunt Lesson Plan

    Procedure: Day 1: Divide the class into pairs; assign each pair a character from Romeo and Juliet . Outline the entire activity for students as to time frame, objectives, and requirements. In class today, each pair will brainstorm a list of objects that can be used to symbolize the various personality traits of their assigned character.

  13. Free Resources for Romeo & Juliet

    Close Reading of Friar Lawrence's Soliloquy (Act 2, Scene 3) Romeo & Juliet Character Review. Romeo & Juliet Act II Quiz . Written Conversations: For this activity, put students into groups of four and give each of them a different "question." This makes it so that when students pass their papers, they are discussing different questions all at once.

  14. Romeo & Juliet: Character Wall, Tracker and Assignments

    Description. As you read Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, help students visualize relationships and connections between characters with our character wall cards (key included), character tracker for students (key included), name tags and desk tags to set the secene even in your seating chart! Teachers can keep track of who is assigned what part ...

  15. Romeo and Juliet Character Analysis Lesson Plan

    Teenagers love to blame. Instruct students to copy the following Romeo and Juliet characters' names, leaving at least three lines in between: Romeo, Juliet, Benvolio, Tybalt, Mercutio, Lady Capulet, Lord Capulet, Friar Lawrence, Nurse, Montague, Prince Escalus, Paris, Fate, Friar John, Rosaline. For each character, find at least two pieces of ...

  16. Lesson 29: Character and motivation, Act V

    Students should place backslashes between each line of verse. As needed, ask students to finish the Act V characters and motivations handout for homework. Students should be looking back through the text to make their inferences. Students should notice the following about the characters: Juliet is ill-advised and desperate.

  17. Romeo and Juliet Theme Wheel Data Visualization

    The closer to the blue ring, the closer to the beginning of the scene. The colors in each row indicate which themes are "active" in that part of the scene. The Theme Wheel is interactive. Themes: Hover over or tap any of the themes in the Themes and Colors Key to show only that theme. Click a theme in the Themes Key to lock it.

  18. Lesson 24: Character and motivation, Act IV, part 1

    Distribute the handout and the text using an established classroom routine. Assign Act IV reading parts to students who are comfortable with reading a part aloud, or let students pick their roles. The following characters have speaking roles: The friar*. Paris. Juliet*. Lord Capulet*. Servingman. Lady Capulet.