Romeo and Juliet's Deaths:
- Romeo, believing Juliet is dead, drinks poison and dies. Juliet, upon finding Romeo dead, stabs herself with his dagger.
Discovery of the Tragedy:
- The bodies of Romeo and Juliet are discovered, leading to immense grief among both the Capulets and Montagues.
Escalus' Intervention:
- The Prince of Verona, Escalus, intervenes and acknowledges the senseless deaths resulting from the families' feud.
Ending the Feud:
- Escalus declares that the feud between the Capulets and Montagues must come to an end for the sake of peace.
Punishment of the Friar:
- Friar Laurence is blamed for the tragic events and is sentenced to exile.
Montague and Capulet's Reconciliation:
- In their grief, Lord Montague and Lord Capulet finally realize the devastation caused by their long-standing hatred.
Monuments for Romeo and Juliet:
- The Capulets and Montagues decide to erect golden statues of Romeo and Juliet, symbolizing the union of the families.
Unity and Peace:
- The play concludes with the Prince urging both families to unite, putting an end to the feud that has plagued Verona for so long.