1) Romeo and Juliet is set in Verona, Italy in the late 1500s and tells the story of the star-crossed lovers Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet. 2) The two families, the Montagues and Capulets, are embroiled in an ancient feud. Romeo and Juliet fall in love despite being from opposing families. 3) They secretly marry with the help of Friar Laurence, hoping to end the family feud. However, the plan goes awry and both Romeo and Juliet die, ending the feud between their families.