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