Summary of Romeo and Juliet

The story is, of course, about a pair of star-crossed lovers. Two teenagers pursue their love for each other despite the fact that their families have been at odds with each other for decades. The story combines swordfighting, disguise, misunderstanding, tragedy, humor, and some of the most romantic language found in literature all in the name of true love.

In Verona, Italy, two families the Montagues and the Capulets have been fighting with each other for years. Old Capulet, Juliet's father, throws a party to which he invites all his friends. The Montagues are not invited of course, but Romeo decides to go anyways... to get a look at Rosaline; a young girl he has been checking out. He slips into the party. Once inside, he sees a gorgeous girl, not Rosaline, but Juliet. Romeo falls instantly in love, but is disappointed when he finds out that Juliet is a Capulet.

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Romeo and Juliet with Friar Laurence

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Juliet notices Romeo too, but she is unaware that he is a member of their enemies, the Montagues.

Not able to believe that the one who caught her eye is a member of the enemy family, Juliet goes out onto her balcony to tell the stars about her strong love. At the same time, Romeo is lurking in the bushes below. He overhears Juliet confess her love for him to the heavens. No longer able to control his powerful feelings, Romeo reveals himself to her and admits that he feels the same. The very next day, with the help of Romeo's friend Friar Lawrence, Romeo and Juliet are secretly married.

On the day of the wedding, two of Romeo's friends, Benvolio and Mercutio, are walking through the streets of Verona when they are confronted by Juliet's cousin, Tybalt. Tybalt is out to get Romeo for crashing the...