The only son and heir of Montague, Romeo is a young man who exudes passion, however, can at times be impetuous and inconsiderate of the consequences of his actions. Throughout the play, Romeo pursues love, at first with an infatuation with a woman named Rosaline, whom he soon forgets after laying eyes on Juliet.

 

He consequently goes to great lengths to prove his love for Juliet, displaying his extraordinary passion. However, his weaknesses including impetuousness and impulsiveness soon bring grave consequences, with these tragic flaws and an ill-fated destiny, ultimately concluding the play catastrophically.