1. The Capulets:
- Lord Capulet: He is overcome with sorrow and remorse. He feels responsible for the tragic outcome and blames himself for allowing the feud between the Capulets and Montagues to continue. Capulet's grief is evident in his lines:
> "O brother Montague, give me thy hand. / This is my daughter's jointure, for now death / Hath sundered her and me."
2. The Montagues:
- Lord Montague: Like Lord Capulet, Montague is deeply saddened by the deaths. He acknowledges the destructive nature of the feud and expresses regret for perpetuating it. His grief is reflected in his words:
> "O brother Capulet, O brother Montague! / Give me thy hand: this is my daughter's jointure, / For naught so dear as life is hateful peace."
3. Prince:
- Prince Escalus: The Prince is enraged by the senseless loss of life. He pronounces a harsh punishment for the families involved in the feud, hoping it will deter further violence. His anger is evident in his pronouncement:
> "See what a scourge is laid upon your hate, / That heaven finds means to kill your joys with love! / And I, for winking at your discords too, / Have lost a brace of kinsmen. All are punished."
The deaths of Romeo and Juliet serve as a catalyst for change in Verona. The tragic outcome prompts both the Capulets and Montagues to realize the devastating consequences of their long-standing feud. It leads to reconciliation between the two families and an end to the bitter rivalry that has plagued their city.