After reading William Shakespeares' Romeo and Juliet, you have a better understanding of the characters then when we are first introduced to them. Juliet Capulet, who is one of the main characters, is placed in a cruel and vicious adult world.   ... In a lot of situations Juliet relied on the Nurse to guide her and make decisions for her. ... Transformations occuring amongst characters and their relationships with one another and the tone of the play are revealed in this scene.   ... Not long after Juliet meets Romeo, her mother calls her. ...

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Love is a major theme within Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. ... Other characters that display fraternal love are Friar Lawrence and Juliet's nurse. Both play vital roles in guiding and caring for the youths. ... A character who constantly makes sexual comments and puns is Mercurio who often gives sexual meaning to Romeo's words. ... Compared with Romeo's grief and final speech to Juliet Paris seems artificial. ...

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He concocts a plan to reunite Juliet with Romeo in Mantua. ... Romeo hears only that Juliet is dead. ... Analysis of Major Characters Romeo The name Romeo, in popular culture, has become nearly synonymous with "lover."" ... The power of Romeo's love, however, often obscures a clear vision of Romeo's character, which is far more complex. ... Such extreme behavior dominates Romeo's character throughout the play and contributes to the ultimate tragedy that befalls the lovers. ...

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• Grade Level: High School