Romeo and Juliet Characters

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Setting: Late 1500's, Verona, Italy

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Where does the story take place?

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Juliet's caretaker since birth

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Nurse

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Unseen love interest of Romeo

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Rosaline

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Romeo's cousin who seeks peace

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Benvolio

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14-year-old girl from Capulet family at masquerade ball

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Juliet

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Romeo's witty friend, related to Prince of Verona

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Mercutio

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Juliet's aggressive cousin

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Tybalt

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Older count intended for Juliet

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Paris

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Impulsive Montague who loves Juliet at the masquerade

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Romeo

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Absolute ruler of Verona

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Prince Escalus