# Rosaline — Romeo and Juliet character guide

> Rosaline in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the fair Rosaline whom thou so lovest

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

## Who they are

The woman Romeo loves before meeting Juliet, mentioned but never appears on stage.

## Relationships

### [Romeo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/romeo_and_juliet_se/characters/romeo)

_romantic_

Romeo's initial unrequited infatuation with Rosaline, which quickly fades upon meeting Juliet.

## In the story

### [Scene II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/romeo_and_juliet_se/chapters/act-i-scene-ii)

Mentioned as the object of Romeo's affection and as a guest at the Capulet feast.

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