Year 9 Romeo and Juliet

Across

3. kindness or forgiveness towards an enemy
4. story ending in sorrow or death
5. masked party where the lovers meet
6. ceremony joining two lovers
9. agreement to marry
10. male head of a family
13. marker of someone’s grave
14. place where Juliet declares her love
15. bravery in dangerous situations
17. someone competing or fighting against another
18. wish of the Prince to stop the fighting
20. disagreement leading to conflict
23. desire to punish for wrongdoing
25. a fight between two with weapons
26. holy man who helps the lovers
27. force believed to control destiny
29. legally joining two people
32. Romeo’s family name
34. long-running fight between families
35. speech revealing inner thoughts
36. someone who betrays trust
37. struggle between characters or groups
40. small, sharp blade used in a tragedy
41. deadly substance used to kill
42. city protected by strong walls
43. angry argument between people
44. extreme dislike leading to violence
45. young age of Romeo and Juliet

Down

1. breaking trust or loyalty
2. blood-feud with a desire for revenge
4. temporary peace agreement
7. destined for tragedy
8. family member or relative
9. punished by being forced to leave
11. person who will inherit family possessions
12. powerful feeling bringing joy and pain
16. giving up something precious for love
19. Juliet’s family name
21. admitting the truth or a secret
22. what is meant to happen
24. weapon used to wound or kill
28. underground tomb for the dead
30. personal pride and reputation
31. magical or poisonous liquid
33. deep sadness over death or loss
38. strong support for someone
39. Italian city where the play is set
40. end of life, central to the tragedy