THE CHARACTERS OF "ROMEO AND JULIET"

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Across
  1. 3. The initial reason for Romeo's moping around at the opening of the play.
  2. 6. (2 wds) Since the death of her daughter, Susan, she has been Juliet's confidante and constant companion.
  3. 8. Not yet 14 years' old. Her youth and innocence are emphasized throughout the play. She is nevertheless a strong and courageous character.
  4. 11. (2 wds) Worries about his son's melancholic behavior. In a single night both his son and wife die.
  5. 13. Romeo's servant. He brings the news of his love's death.
  6. 14. (2 wds) a Franciscan monk, he is sent by another to tell Romeo about Juliet's sleeping potion. He is quarantined and fails to pass on the message.
  7. 16. (2 wds) Dies of grief upon hearing about the death of her son.
  8. 17. The Prince of Verona, he fails to bring peace to mantua despite his strict laws.
  9. 18. As his name suggests, he is a gentle peace-maker.
Down
  1. 1. The Montague's son. Initially a rather comic figure in his exaggerated sadness.
  2. 2. Kinsman to the Prince and friend of Romeo's. He has a quick temper and is quick-witted, as suggested by his name.
  3. 4. (2 wds) Initially hesitant to marry off his daughter so young.
  4. 5. Juliet's cousin. He is violent and ill-tempered, “the prince of cats”.
  5. 7. (2 wds) A brother of the Franciscan order and Romeo's confessor. He marries the young lovers.
  6. 9. “The _____”. Poverty-stricken, he mixes and sells potions and poisons which violate the laws of Mantua.
  7. 10. Well-mannered and attractive kinsman to the Prince. Eager to marry Juliet.
  8. 12. (2 wds) She is cold and distant in her relationship with her daughter.
  9. 15. A Capulet servant who admires Sampson's bravado.