* The arrival of the letter from Friar Laurence to Romeo. This letter is meant to inform Romeo of Juliet's feigned death, but it arrives too late. As a result, Romeo believes Juliet is dead and takes his own life.
* The discovery of Romeo's body by Juliet. Juliet finds Romeo's body just after he has taken the poison. She stabs herself with his dagger, believing that she cannot live without him.