- Romeo hides in the orchard and sees Juliet on her balcony.
- Juliet speaks of her love for Romeo and wishes he were not a Montague.
- Romeo reveals himself and they express their love for each other.
- They decide to get married.
Act 2, Scene 2
- Friar Laurence agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet.
- He warns them that their love could lead to disaster.
- Romeo and Juliet are married in secret.
Act 2, Scene 3
- Tybalt challenges Romeo to a fight.
- Romeo refuses to fight because he is now Juliet's husband.
- Tybalt is furious and vows to kill Romeo.
Act 2, Scene 4
- The Capulets hold a ball.
- Romeo attends the ball disguised as a woman.
- He dances with Juliet and they reaffirm their love for each other.
Act 2, Scene 5
- Romeo and Juliet spend the night together.
- They are interrupted by the Nurse, who tells Juliet that Tybalt has been killed.
- Romeo is devastated and vows to kill Paris, who killed Tybalt.