antagonist

• Who are the primary antagonists in the play?

  The Capulet and Montague families
• How does the feud between the Capulet and Montague families affect Romeo and Juliet?

  It restricts their freedom and thwarts their love
• In what way is Prince Escalus complicit in the family feud?

  He turns a blind eye to their discords
• What does Prince Escalus mean by “winking at [the families’] discords”?

  He allows the feud to continue without intervention
• What terrible choice does Romeo face after Tybalt injures Mercutio?

  To avenge Mercutio or not
• How does Romeo's suffering affect his relationship with Juliet?

  It drives a wedge between them
• What is the ultimate consequence of the feud for Romeo and Juliet?

  They are driven apart through death
• How do the deaths of Romeo and Juliet affect the Capulet and Montague families?

  They lead to a change of heart and amends
• What does nearly every character in the play do regarding the family feud?

  They uphold it in some way
• What does the feud ultimately lead to for Romeo and Juliet?

  It leads to their tragic deaths