The Montague Kin

Montague in Romeo and Juliet (2013)

Montague - he is the head of the Montague household and also the father of Romeo. Unlike Capulet, Montague is concerned over Romeo and cares about his feelings and thoughts. He becomes more worrisome when Romeo wears a melancholic and uninterested personality  in Act 1. He is generous as he offers to raise a statue of Juliet as a symbol of piece between the two families.

an allusion is used by Shakespeare to emphasis Montague's growing concern over Romeo highlighting his isolation from everyone
"...shady curtains from Aurora's bed, away from lights steals house my heavy son" 
Act 1, Scene 1, Line 127 

Lady Montague in Romeo and Juliet (2013)

 Lady Montague - she is the wife of Montague and Romeo's mother. Lady Montague deeply cares about Romeo and this causes her to die of grief after Romeo was exiled from Verona. Like her husband, she worries over Romeo with her asking Benvolio of his whereabouts in Act 1. 



Shakespeare uses rhyme for the consecutive two lines that Lady Montague speaks to illustrate the concern in her voice 
"O where is Romeo? saw you him today?/Right glad I am that he was not at this fray."
Act 1, Scene 1, Line 107-108

Benvolio in Romeo and Juliet (2013)

Benvolio - he is Romeo's best friend and is always by his side when Romeo is not with Juliet. Benvolio offers Romeo support and advice for Rosaline but eventually does not need to, as he has fallen for Juliet. When a dispute or quarrel occurs between the Capulet's and the Montague's, Benvolio attempts to be the peace - maker. He quite cheerful due to his young age and genuinely cares for the well - being of his friends and family. 


Shakespeare uses punctuation to exclaim Benvolio remark to make him sound for demanding and threatening as he is trying to stop quarrel
"Part fools! Put up your swords, you know not what you do"
Act 1, Scene 1, Line 55-56

Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet (2013)

Mercutio - he is family of the Prince of Verona, but prefers to socialise with the Montagues', rather than the Capulets'. He is a playful and immature character, who likes to taunt and mock others using his sexual puns. His teasing can be quite rude sometimes which ultimately results in his death after Tybalt took his joke too far. Mercutio and Benvolio were companions or Romeo before he got banished. 

Sexual innuendo is evident in " by her fine foot, straight leg, quivering thigh" (Act 2, Scene 1, Line 19) as said by Mercutio to illustrate his mocking personality towards others