Romeo and Juliet by Quintin Burks

In fair Verona, where we lay our scene...

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The play takes place in Verona, a city found in Northern Italy

The action of the play revolves around two rival families

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The Capulets

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The Montagues

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Each family hates the other because of an ancient grudge

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Each family, or household, is headed by a Lord and a Lady

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Lord Capulet

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Juliet's dad

Lord Montague

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Romeo's dad

Lady Capulet

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Juliet's mom

Lady Montague

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Romeo's mom

However, it is the youths of each household who are responsible for starting fights throughout Verona and disturbing the peace

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The youth of each household is unofficially lead by Tybalt Capulet and Benvolio Montague

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Tybalt Capulet

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A fiery, pugnacious youth who loves to fight and HATES the Montagues

Benvolio Montague

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Isn't interested in picking a fight with the Capulets, but won't back down from a fight either

The people of Verona are completely fed up with the brawls between the Capulets and Montagues

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And so are the authorities of Verona, headed up by Prince Escalus

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He tells the Capulets and Montagues that the next time they start a fight with one another, the culprits will pay with their lives

Enter the two lovers, Juliet Capulet and Romeo Montague

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Romeo Montague

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A sensitive, dejected youth suffering from the heartbreak of unrequited love (for a girl named Rosaline).

Juliet Capulet

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A young girl (14), not necessarily interested in love at the beginning of the play

Paris Escalus

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Is interested in marrying Juliet, even though she is so young.

Rosaline

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is the girl that Romeo longs for at the beginning of the play, but she has chosen to become a nun.

Juliet's Nurse

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Is essentially her best friend/mother, since she has taken care of Juliet since she was a baby

Friar Lawrence

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Is Romeo's friend and confidant. He serves as a source of wisdom in the play (though the extent of his wisdom is worth questioning).

Mercutio

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Is Romeo's best friend, though as a kinsman of Prince Escalus, he is accepted by the Capulets as well. He is a often witty and fun-loving, but his sense of humor is sometimes lost on those around him. He is also quick to anger, and willing to fight.

Essential Questions for Romeo and Juliet

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-What is the nature of true love? How do age and time influence true love?

-Does an individual determine their own future, or is fate in control?

- How responsible are we for the events that occur in our lives?

-What is the nature of revenge? How does it affect the avenger, and why?

-What are the qualities of a healthy relationship? Consider romantic relationships, friendship, parent-child relationships, etc.

So those are the characters!

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Now let's think about some

So now that you know the characters, let's check out the prologue!

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