- Romeo's internal conflict: Romeo is torn between his love for Juliet and his loyalty to his family, the Montagues, who are feuding with the Capulets, Juliet's family. This internal struggle is evident when he says, "O, I am fortune's fool!" after killing Tybalt, Juliet's cousin.
- Juliet's internal conflict: Juliet is caught between her love for Romeo and her duty to her family, who want her to marry Paris. She is also torn between her desire to be with Romeo and the consequences of defying her family. This conflict is reflected in her soliloquy in Act 3, Scene 5, where she says, "What shall I do? Shall I not go with him? / Then must I die in penance for it."
- Friar Laurence's internal conflict: Friar Laurence is torn between his desire to help Romeo and Juliet be together and his fear of the consequences if their relationship is discovered. He is also conflicted by his role as a religious figure and the potential moral implications of his actions. This internal struggle is evident when he says, "For this alliance may so happy prove / To turn your households' rancor to pure love."