romeo and juliet more themes

Romeo and Juliet meet at the Capulet party

This is where the two lovers first see each other and fall in love instantly

Romeo and Juliet secretly get married

They marry in secret with Friar Laurence's help to unite their families

Tybalt kills Mercutio

This fight causes Mercutio's death, which leads to Romeo's revenge

Romeo kills Tybalt

Romeo kills Tybalt in retaliation and is then banished from Verona

Juliet fakes her death

Juliet drinks a potion from Friar Laurence to avoid marrying Paris

Romeo believes Juliet is dead

Thinking Juliet is truly dead, Romeo kills himself

Juliet kills herself

Upon waking and finding Romeo dead, Juliet takes her own life

Romeo's personality

Romantic, impulsive, and sensitive

Juliet's personality

Brave, intelligent, and loyal

Mercutio's personality

Witty, humorous, and quick-tempered

Tybalt's personality

Aggressive and proud

Friar Laurence's personality

Wise but sometimes reckless

Nurse's personality

Caring and protective but practical

Romeo and Juliet's relationship

Deep romantic love, secret and intense

Mercutio and Romeo's relationship

Close friendship and loyal companions

Tybalt and Romeo's relationship

Hostile enemies due to family feud

Juliet and Nurse's relationship

Motherly and protective bond

Friar Laurence and Romeo's relationship

Mentor and adviser

Patriarchal society in Elizabethan times

Men controlled family decisions; women had little power or say

Arranged marriages were common

Families arranged marriages mainly for social status or alliances

Family honor was extremely important

Feuds like Montague-Capulet reflected social pressures to defend family pride

Belief in fate and astrology

People believed stars and destiny controlled their lives and futures

Religion was central to daily life

The church influenced morals and decisions; Friar Laurence's role reflects this

Strict social hierarchy

Everyone had a fixed place in society and rules to follow

Women's roles were limited

Expected to be obedient, marry well, and manage the home

Patriarchy influenced characters' choices

Juliet obeys her father's wishes despite her own desires