Romeo and Juliet - Fate
Romeo and Juliet - Fate Some people may not believe that fate is something that truthfully exists in the world. This portion of the population doubts that there is anything that is actually meant to be or supposed to happen thinking that there is always a way around troubling predicaments, knowing that it isn't necessary to turn out just one certain way. They trust that whatever occurs in their lives comes as a result of the decisions that they make with their own free will. Others, however, believe that whatever happens during the course of their lives is inevitable and every event predestined and laid out before them like a roadmap to life; in other words, fate. William Shakespeare's play, Romeo and Juliet has fate as an exceptionally crucial force, pulling the characters into a more animated state. Because of fate, the play becomes tremendously thrilling and it is exactly what manages the two young lovers to meet each other in the first place. The moment that Romeo and Juliet meet is the exact incident that leads to their death, however unaware these "star-crossed lovers" are to that fact. Thus, fate is undoubtedly the most responsible influence for the couple's heartbreaking tragedy. It is not merely a coincidence that Romeo and Juliet meet in the first place. A serving man comes across Romeo and Benvolio in the first act, unaware that they are Montagues, and informs
Fate in Romeo and Juliet
Fate in Romeo and Juliet In the Prologue, Romeo and Juliet are described as 'star-crossed lovers" How important do you think fate is in affecting the outcome of the play? Romeo and Juliet is one of Shakespeare's most celebrated plays. It is a legendary love story that keeps the audience spellbound until the end. The events in the play are all delayed and don't happen on time. Romeo just misses the letter from Friar Lawrence; Juliet awakens from her deep slumber minutes before Romeo drinks the poison. All these events occurred due to coincidence; or did they? Fate is the fixed decree by which the order of things is prescribed; the immutable law of the universe; the inevitable necessity; the force by which all existence is conditioned and determined. That is fate, destiny in simpler terms. Fate is affecting the romantic tale of Romeo and Juliet throughout the play. In this essay I will show you how and when fate makes it's discrete but evident appearances. The first of fate's many appearances is made in the prologue itself, where references to fate are made. The prologue refers to Romeo and Juliet as an ill fated couple with the use of its words "star-crossed lovers" (prologue, line 6) which can be clearly defined as against the stars. This is a very problematic issue for the reason that in the Elizabethan Era, stars were thought to manipulate destiny. If they were not meant
Fate in Romeo and Juliet.
Fate in Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet, said to be one of the most famous love stories of all times, is a play anchored on time and fate. Some actions are believed to occur by chance or by destiny. The timing of each action influences the outcome of the play. While some events are of less significance, some are crucial to the development of this tragedy. The substantial events that inspire the conclusion of Romeo and Juliet are; the Capulet ball, the quarrel experienced by Tybalt and Romeo, and Friar John's plague. A servant to Capulet, who is incapable of reading the list of guests, asks for Romeo's assistance. Romeo notices that Rosaline, his lover, is among these names. Benvolio challenges Romeo to compare her with other "beauties." Benvolio predicts, "Compare her face with some that I shall show,/ And I will make thee think thy swan a crow." (I, ii, l 86-87) To show his appreciation, the servant asks for Romeo's presence at the ball. Romeo should have considered the servant's warning; if Romeo occupies the name of Montague, he shall not be permitted. Once at the ball, Romeo is searching for a maiden to substitute the unrequited love of Rosaline. Romeo happens to gaze upon Juliet, who charms Romeo. Romeo proclaims, " Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight!/ For ne'er saw true beauty till this night." (I, v, l
Fate in Romeo and Juliet
"Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona (where we lay our scene)" 'Romeo and Juliet' takes place in Verona, Northern Italy. The city is divided by civil war between two noble families, the Capulets and the Montagues. The feud is an old one, from 'ancient grudge to new mutiny'. The cause of this 'ancient grudge' is not known; there seems no solution and just pure hate. Then out of this hate comes a 'pair of star-crossed lovers' to 'take their lives.' This tragedy of Romeo and Juliet seems unstoppable right from the start. Throughout the play the audience watches that 'fearful passage of their death-mark'd love'. But who was responsible for the tragedy of the two lovers? Or was it just inevitable fate? From the very beginning of the play the pure hatred between the two families and all those involved is visible. Fighting between the two groups is a common thing, even the prince of Verona himself is unable to find anyway of stopping the hatred in his city. Then out of this hatred Romeo and Juliet meet and fall in love. The twists and turns of their objectionable affair throughout the play lead up to killing. But who is responsible for the horrific death of the 'star crossed lovers'? Different characters all play a part in the death. This essay will analyse the key areas of the play and the effect they have on the final outcome of the play. Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet: Fate or folly?
"Romeo and Juliet: Fate or folly?" Romeo and Juliet is very well known for the love and the twists it contains. Although there are many versions of the play, Shakespeare's one is particularly popular. The Prologue of this play gives us an insight on what the story is about. "In fair Verona," tells us where it all takes place. Verona is a real location; it's a town in Northern Italy. This story is about two people who fall head over heels for one another just after their first meeting. There is an attraction and love at first sight. This story expands and we acknowledge that the families of these lovers are enemies. Both Romeo and Juliet don't care about one another's surnames when they follow their hearts instead of their heads. This is the first obstacle of many in their relationship in which there is a heartbreaking finish with blood being spilt between both families with the lovers dying for love all because of their family names. The Prologue has a rhyming scheme and is 14 lines long. It is a form of love poetry known as a sonnet. The prologue states that Romeo and Juliet are "star-crossed lovers." When you talk about stars you think of fate as star-crossed lovers is another phrase for fate. This therefore implies that at that time Shakespeare's audience would have believed in fate. This would have added a more theatrical atmosphere as people would believe in
Romeo and Juliet: Fate and Free will.
GCSE Coursework essay Romeo and Juliet: Fate and Free will Shakespeare hasn't chosen about fate or free will, he is telling us to decide. At the very opening of the play the Chorus tells us of fate, "...A pair of star crossed lovers take their life; Whose misadventured piteous overthrows Doth with their death bury their parents' strife..." This is saying that pair of ill-fated lovers (written in the stars) have an unlucky (fate?) accident and the price of their deaths are end their parents troubles with each other. The Belief that fate determines our lives is brought up throughout the play, Romeo is scared that fate will be unhappy if he goes to the Capulets' party: 'My mind misgives some consequence yet hanging in the stars'. Juliet fears what will happen as she parts from Romeo: 'Methinks I see thee now, thou art so low / as one dead in the bottom of a tomb.' Romeo and Juliet struggle to get out of whatever fate shows in dreams and thoughts. 'Then I defy you, stars!!' Is Romeo's defiant challenge when he hears of Juliet's death. At the start of the play it looks like fortune is on the side of the Romeo and Juliet. They meet almost by chance, Romeo having read the invitation to the party, encouraged by Benvolio to go. The meeting later of the two also hinges on chance. It appears that fate brings the two together. Once the marriage is made, things go badly wrong. In a
Does fate bring Romeo and Juliet together?
Does fate bring Romeo and Juliet together? Romeo and Juliet is written in many versions and is famous for its adoration, devotion and love. The most popular version of the play is Shakespeare's version which was first performed around 1595, in the Elizabethan Age. During this time most Elizabethans believed in fate, fate is a consequence of events which are destined to happen inevitably, in this play we come to know that it was fate which bought the lovers together. The play is set in a place called Verona, which is a real town in Northern Italy and this we learn from the prologue when it mentions "In fair Verona." The Prologue introduces the play and gives us an understanding on what the story will be about. Overall the story is about a boy called Romeo and girl named Juliet who fall deeply in love as soon as they meet each other for the first time. There is a special connection between the two which makes them fall in love at first sight. However being together and getting happily married is not so easy for the two, as the story continues we get to know that the family of Romeo, Montague and Juliet's family, Capulet are enemies. The enmity between the two families goes a long way back; the prologue refers this to an "ancient grudge break into new mutiny". Sadly enmity and hatred between the two families was just one barrier in the lovers' relationship. The ill-will caused a
The concept of fate - Romeo and Juliet
The concept of fate functions as a central theme in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. In the opening prologue of the play, the Chorus informs the audience that Romeo and Juliet are "Star ñ cross'd Lovers" (Prologue l.6). In other words, the Chorus states that Romeo and Juliet are governed by fate, a force often linked to the movements of the stars. Fate manifests itself in all the events surrounding the young lovers: the ancient and inexplicable feud between their families, the catastrophic series of mishaps which ruin Friar Lawrence's plans, and the tragic timing of Romeo's suicide and Juliet's awakening. The structure of the play itself rests upon the fate from which the two lovers cannot escape. The play opens with a brawl which erupts between servants of the Montague and Capulet families. This initial quarrel illustrates that the "ancient Grudge" between the two families runs so deep that it extends to the servants (Prologue l. 3). Upon their first encounter, Romeo and Juliet remain ignorant to the fact that they are the children of feuding families. Actually, the lovers meet by coincidence. Romeo agrees to attend the Capulet ball because he hopes to see Rosaline, and he consistently claims that no other woman can impress him. On the other hand, Juliet attends the ball to meet Count Paris and to see if she can love him. Before entering the ball, Romeo experiences a sense
Fate on Juliet in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
Fate on Juliet in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet William Shakespeare's play, Romeo and Juliet, is one of the greatest love stories of all time. The play was written around 1595, but the story has proven to be timeless. The play is a story of forbidden love that is resolved in two tragic deaths. Romeo and Juliet come from feuding families, but they defy the feud and fall in love. Many events take place during the five short days that they share their love. All of the events surround characters from both the Montague and Capulet families. For example, during the play, a fight, which ends in Romeo's banishment, takes place because of Tybalt's hot temper, Romeo's extreme passion, and Mercutio's quick wits. The forces of love and hate are also very evident throughout the play. In the end, Romeo and Juliet's love finds a tragic way to overcome the hate between their families. In Romeo and Juliet, the story revolves around Juliet while she grows up and falls in love, only to have fate keep her from complete happiness. Juliet is the strong-willed young daughter of Capulet, a rich man in Verona. Shakespeare made her character a mere thirteen years old, but she acts mature beyond her years. She is practical, honest, and loyal to herself and her family. She is also very passionate about her love, but she has control of her passion. The play is about how she discovers love,
Role of Fate in Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet Essay By Kewal Pradhan E. Sgouromitis English Period A March 24, 2003 Role of Fate in Romeo and Juliet In the play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, fate plays a major role in the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. Throughout the play, fate controls all the events surrounding the young lovers: the ancient dispute between their families, their meeting and falling in love, their separation, the tragic series of misfortunes which ruin Friar Lawrence's plans, and the tragic timing of Romeo's suicide and Juliet's awakening. Even the Prologue at the beginning of the play suggests that it will mainly be fate that will be to blame for their misfortunes by saying, "A pair of star-cross'd lovers" and "death-mark'd love" (Prologue 1. 6, 9). The play opens with a fight between the servants of the Montague and the Capulet families. This fight illustrates that the "ancient grudge" between the two families is so deep that it extends to the servants (Prologue l. 3). Romeo and Juliet's fate was to meet at the Capulet ball, which they did. Romeo agrees to attend the Capulet ball because he hopes to see Rosaline, the woman he has a crush on. Before entering the ball, Romeo experiences a sense of terror. He says, "my mind misgives some consequence yet hanging in the stars shall bitterly begin his fearful date with this night's revels, and expire the term of a despised
