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What happens at the end of Romeo and Juliet story?

In the final tragic moments of Romeo and Juliet, a series of unfortunate events lead to a devastating outcome:

* A misunderstanding of events: Romeo hears false news while away in Mantua stating that Juliet is dead.

* Miscalculation of Romeo’s plan: In an attempt to end both Juliet's agony and his, Romeo returns to Verona disguised and drinks poison next to Juliet.

* The awakening of Juliet: Juliet wakes soon after, finding Romeo poisoned next to her, and in her despair and overwhelming heartache, fatally stabs herself with Romeo's dagger.

As dawn breaks upon Verona, their bodies are discovered, revealing the tragic aftermath of a love caught in the crossfire of family feud and circumstance.

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