In Shakespeare's play, we have main, secondary and minor characters. Shakespeare also illustrates certain plot points and themes through the secondary and minor characters.

Main Characters

• Romeo Montague
• Juliet Capulet

Secondary Characters

• Lord Capulet
• Lady Capulet
• Tybalt Capulet
• Mercutio
• Friar Laurence
• The Nurse

Minor Characters

• Lord and Lady Montague
• Paris
• Benvolio
• Prince Escalus