Romeo and Juliet (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: William Shakespeare
- First Published: 1597
- Type of Work: Play
- Type of Plot: Tragedy
- Time of Work: Fifteenth century
- Setting: Verona, Italy
- Genres: Drama, Tragedy
- Subjects: Love or romance, Suicide, Marriage, Death or dying, Fifteenth century, Fate or fatalism, Masks, Italy or Italians, Weddings, Duels or dueling, Feuds
- Locales: Verona, Italy
Characters Discussed
Romeo (ROH-mee-oh), the only son of old Montague, a nobleman of Verona. A romantic youth, inclined to be in love with love, he gives up his idealized passion for Rosaline when Juliet rouses in him a lasting devotion. His star-crossed young life ends in suicide.
Juliet (JEW-lee-eht), the only daughter of old Capulet. Little more than a child at the beginning of the play, she is quickly matured by love and grief into a young woman of profound grace and tragic dignity. Unable to find sympathy in her family and unable to trust her nurse, she risks death...
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William Shakespeare (Censorship--Ready Reference series)William Shakespeare (Cyclopedia of World Authors)William Shakespeare: The Poet (Poetry)William Shakespeare: The Dramatist (Magill’s Choice: Shakespeare)William Shakespeare: The Man (Magill’s Choice: Shakespeare)
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- - For teachers, the Romeo and Juliet Lesson Plan.
- - Read the Romeo and Juliet text online.
- - Romeo and Juliet summary and study guide in the eNotes.
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