Romeo and Juliet

Main Characters and Their Development

• Romeo Montague - a young man from the Montague family, initially deeply in love with Rosaline, then unconditionally and passionately falls for Juliet Capulet. His love for Juliet puts him in conflict with the Capulet family, a confrontation that ends tragically.
• Juliet Capulet - a young girl from the Capulet family who falls in love with Romeo Montague despite the feud between their families. Her tender yet steadfast love for Romeo leads to a secret marriage and, subsequently, a tragic end.
• Mercutio - a close friend of Romeo, known for his wit and playful character. Despite not belonging to either of the feuding families, his death at the hands of Tybalt significantly escalates the conflict.
• Tybalt Capulet - Juliet's cousin, an aggressive and proud young man whose passion for family honor leads to his duel with Romeo, ultimately resulting in his death.
• Friar Laurence - the priest who secretly marries Romeo and Juliet, hoping their union will reconcile the feuding families. He tries to help the lovers avoid a tragic end by proposing a plan for Juliet to simulate her death.