Romeo and Juliet fall in love at a ball, unaware of their families' feud.

• Romeo Montague sneaks into a ball hosted by the Capulets.
• He meets and falls in love with Juliet Capulet.
• They are unaware that their families are sworn enemies.

Romeo and Juliet secretly marry, hoping their union will end the family feud.

• Despite the risk, Romeo and Juliet marry in secret with Friar Lawrence's help.
• They believe their marriage might reconcile the Montagues and Capulets.

A series of tragic events and miscommunications lead to the couple's death.

• Miscommunication leads Romeo to believe Juliet is dead.
• In despair, Romeo buys poison and goes to Juliet's tomb.
• He drinks the poison just as Juliet wakes up from a death-like sleep.
• Juliet, seeing Romeo dead, kills herself with his dagger.