Understanding Romeo and Juliet

The Prince

• justice, order

• freedom, chaos

• power, corruption

• wealth, influence

Wherefore art thou Romeo?

• love

• hatred

• friendship

• indifference

Tybalt

• prideful, vengeful

• humble, forgiving

• cunning, deceitful

• brave, loyal

Thus with a kiss I die

• sacrifice

• betrayal

• redemption

• despair

*Front:* Parental Conflict

• rebellion

• cooperation

• indifference

• compliance

*Front:* Juliet Capulet

• determined, loyal

• indecisive, selfish

• apathetic, rebellious

• naive, careless

*Front:* Balcony Scene

• risk

• safety

• comfort

• privacy

A plague o' both your houses!

• conflict

• friendship

• betrayal

• tragedy

The Nurse

• talkative, loyal

• quiet, untrustworthy

• arrogant, dismissive

• indifferent, aloof

*Front:* Mercutio

• loyal, hot-headed

• calm, reserved

• deceitful, cunning

• timid, shy