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What are some situational irony in Romeo and Juliet?

* Romeo and Juliet meet at a Capulet ball, where they fall in love. However, the Capulets are sworn enemies of the Montagues, Romeo's family. This means that their love is forbidden, and they must meet in secret.

* Romeo is banished from Verona for killing Tybalt, Juliet's cousin. This means that he cannot see Juliet again, and they must find a way to be together.

* Juliet drinks a potion that makes her appear dead. Romeo believes that Juliet is dead, and he kills himself. When Juliet wakes up, she finds Romeo dead and kills herself. This means that their love leads to their deaths.

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