Romeo and Juliet

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Helps Romeo and Juliet

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Friar Laurence

Front

Threatens to disown Juliet

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Lord Capulet

Front

Friend of Romeo who keeps the peace

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Benvolio

Front

Kinsman of the Prince, friend of Romeo, killed by Tybalt

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Mercutio

Front

Kills Mercutio; killed by Romeo

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Tybalt

Front

Foil to Juliet; crass, loud, talkative

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Nurse

Front

Device to hint at future events

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Foreshadowing

Front

Place of action & historical period

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Setting

Front

Struggle between characters

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Conflict

Front

Type of story: Romeo and Juliet

Back

Tragedy