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In Mantua, Romeo learns from Balthasar that Juliet is dead
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Romeo buys poison from the Apothecary.
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Friar Laurence learns that Friar John was unable to deliver the message to Romeo.
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Friar Laurence writes another letter to Romeo and leaves for the crypt to meet Juliet when she wakes.
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Paris and a servant arrive at Juliet's tomb.
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Romeo and Balthasar arrive. Romeo gives Balthasar a letter (his suicide note) and sends him away.
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Paris confronts Romeo, and Romeo kills him. The servant goes to summon the watchmen. Romeo kills himself.
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Friar Laurence arrives and meets Balthasar. Friar Laurence finds the bodies.
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Juliet wakes up, and Friar Laurence tries to get her to leave. She refuses, and he flees when he hears the watchmen coming. Juliet kills herself.
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The watchmen arrive, find the bodies, and send for the Prince, the Capulets, and the Montagues. Balthasar and Friar Laurence are apprehended.
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The Prince, Capulets, Montagues, and others arrive. News of these events is spreading through the streets. We learn that Lady Montague died of grief earlier this evening because of Romeo's banishment.
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Friar Laurence, Balthasar, and the servant explain what happened. The Prince scolds Lord Capulet and Lord Montague, who finally end their feud.