Romeo and Juliet · Character
Prince Escalus
The ruler of Verona who tries to stop the feud between Montagues and Capulets.
minor
Also known as Prince Romeo, Prince
First appearance: Scene I
Prince Escalus's tie to Romeo is one of the pressures that moves Romeo and Juliet—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Intervenes to stop the brawl and issues a decree of death for any future disturbances.
Prince Escalus first appears in 0003 act i scene i.
With Romeo (professional): Prince Escalus is the ruler of Verona who banishes Romeo for killing Tybalt.
In Scene I: Intervenes to stop the brawl and issues a decree of death for any future disturbances.
Later, in Scene I: Arrives after the brawl and banishes Romeo from Verona.
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See Prince Escalus in Scene I