We meet the main character, and find out where and when the story takes place.

There is an “inciting incident” which gives the character a new goal.

The main character wants something, but there are a lot of obstacles in their way, and they have to overcome those obstacles.

Everything goes wrong for the main character, and you feel that things can’t get any worse.

The main character shows whether or not they have changed and learned and grown.

The moral of the story

Romeo is a Montague.  His enemies are the Capulet family.  

Romeo meets Juliet, who is a Capulet.  They fall in love instantly.

Romeo and Juliet’s family are enemies.  Juliet’s father wants her to marry someone else.

Romeo kills Tybalt, who is Juliet’s cousin.  This means that he has to leave Verona, and may never see Juliet again.

Romeo acts too quickly.  He doesn’t realize Juliet is not really dead, and he takes his own life.

Don’t let emotions rule your life