Toggle the list of acts and scenes in the content. Characters in the play, entire play The prologue to Romeo and Juliet calls the main characters "star-crossed lovers" and the stars seem to conspire against these young lovers. Romeo is a Montague and Juliet a Capulet. Their families are embroiled in a feud, but the moment they meet, ~ Romeo notes this distinction when he continues: Rise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon, Who is already sick and pale with sorrow. That you, her servant, are more beautiful than her.4-6.