The document discusses how timing plays a crucial role in the tragic events of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The lovers fall for each other at first sight but their families are embroiled in a long-standing feud. After a secret marriage, miscommunication and imperfect timing lead Romeo to mistakenly believe Juliet is dead, causing him to commit suicide and her to follow suit upon discovering his death. Throughout the play, flawed timing continually drives the actions of the characters and ultimately results in their tragic demise.