A character in Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare1597
The ruling Prince of Verona who condemns the feud, banishes Romeo for killing Tybalt, and pronounces the tragic reckoning over the lovers' bodies.
Also known as: Escalus, the Prince, Prince of Verona
Inside the story
Prince Escalus is the ruler of Verona, where the Montague and Capulet families are locked in a dangerous feud. He stands above both households as the city's authority, responsible for keeping public order while their long-standing hostility threatens peace in the streets.
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