# Romeo — Romeo and Juliet character guide

> Romeo in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** young Romeo, gentle Romeo, true Romeo, dear Romeo, good Romeo

**First appearance:** 0003-act-i-scene-i

## Who they are

The passionate young heir of the Montague family, who falls deeply in love with Juliet.

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