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Romeo and Juliet Characters & DescriptionsBalthasar is Romeo’s manservant. He brings the rope ladder to the Nurse for her to leave in Juliet’s room. Hearing the news of Juliet’s death, he hurries to Mantua to inform his master of it. He accompanies Romeo to the Capulet tomb. When ordered to leave, however, he instead decides to hide nearby and watch what happens, being afraid of Romeo’s intent. When Friar Laurence arrives, he tells all he knows, but still does not dare to follow the friar into the tomb. BreakdownKey InformationAge Range Young Adult, Adult Time & Place verona, italy - time unspecified AnalysisBalthasar brings Romeo the news of Juliet’s death, breaking it as Other Characters From Romeo and Juliet
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What is Balthasar like in Romeo and Juliet?Balthasar. Balthasar is Romeo's manservant and trusted friend. They have a brotherly relationship, which is identified when Balthasar tells Romeo that Juliet is "dead". While he is not directly referenced in the first scene of the play, the directions call for two Montague servants to quarrel with Sampson and Gregory.
How many lines does Balthazar have in Romeo and Juliet?Speeches (Lines) for Balthasar in "Romeo and Juliet" Total: 12. Who is Balthasar in Romeo and Juliet Act 5?Balthasar, a friend of Romeo's, brings him news that Juliet is dead and lies in the Capulet tomb. Resolved to find her and join her in death, Romeo first visits an apothecary and bribes him to obtain an illegal (and lethal) poison. Trigger warning: Act 5 contains material discussing and portraying suicide.
What is Romeo's personality?A young man of about sixteen, Romeo is handsome, intelligent, and sensitive. Though impulsive and immature, his idealism and passion make him an extremely likable character. He lives in the middle of a violent feud between his family and the Capulets, but he is not at all interested in violence.
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