In William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, a long feud between the
Montague and Capulet families disrupts the city of Verona and causes
tragic results for Romeo and Juliet. Revenge, love, and a secret
marriage force the young star-crossed lovers to grow up quickly-and fate
causes them to commit suicide in despair. Contrast and conflict are
running themes throughout Shakespeare's play, Romeo and Juliet-one of
the Bard's most popular romantic tragedies.