What is the crisis or turning point of Romeo and Juliet?

The crisis, or turning point, of Romeo and Juliet occurs in Act III, Scene i, when Tybalt, a member of the Capulet family, challenges Romeo to a duel. Romeo, who has recently married Juliet, a Capulet, is reluctant to fight but feels compelled to defend his honor. In a moment of impulsive anger, Romeo kills Tybalt, leading to a series of tragic consequences that ultimately result in the deaths of Romeo and Juliet.

After Romeo kills Tybalt, the Prince of Verona banishes him from the city. This punishment devastates Romeo, who cannot bear the thought of being separated from Juliet. Meanwhile, Juliet's father, Lord Capulet, arranges for her to marry Paris, a nobleman. Juliet is horrified by this news and seeks help from Friar Laurence, who suggests she take a potion that will make her appear dead.

Juliet drinks the potion and is believed to be dead by her family. Romeo, learning of Juliet's apparent death, is overcome with grief and kills himself. When Juliet awakens, she finds Romeo dead and takes her own life. The tragic deaths of Romeo and Juliet bring an end to the long-standing feud between the Montague and Capulet families, as they realize the devastating consequences of their hatred and violence.