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Romeo and Juliet · Character

Susan

A woman mentioned by the Nurse as having a daughter named Susan.

minor

Also known as Susan Grindstone

First appearance: act i scene iii

Susan first appears in 0005 act i scene iii.

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JUJulietNUNurseCACapuletSASampsonPOPotpanSUSusan

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor and offstage figures
  • Central characters and families
  • Opening brawl instigators

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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