The Montagues are a fictional family from William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. They are depicted as one of the two feuding families in Verona, the other being the Capulets. The conflict between these two families sets the stage for the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet, who fall in love despite their families' longstanding rivalry. The Montagues are characterized by their loyalty and love for each other, particularly evident in the relationship between Romeo and his cousin Benvolio. The family's struggle against the Capulets highlights themes of love, conflict, and the consequences of familial loyalty in Shakespeare's work.