Romeo and Juliet

The first example of fate in the play transpires in Act 1 Scene 2. Romeo and Benvolio discover there is going to be a banquet held at the Capulet Mansion that evening. Capulet's servant is given a list of guests invited. Capulet's servant asks two strangers for help in reading it. The servant calls upon Romeo and Benvolio to assist him. Many declare that the fact that the servant asks the two men is fate in itself, based on the fact that the servant asked Romeo and Benvolio out of all the people that he possibly could ask, but actually in this instance, the two men are controlling fate. Romeo knows by going to the Capulet's estate he will be in great jeopardy due to the rivalry between the Capulets and

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The self-control of fate is what makes the play so intriguing. Nevertheless, Romeo places fate in his own hands and devises a plan with Benvolio to go to the Capulet mansion. As well, Romeo is deciding the fate of his relationship with Juliet. 132) meaning that the actions he has taken are not in his hands.

After meeting, Romeo and Juliet then shared the unfortunate fate of finding out they are from conflicting families.

Throughout the play, Romeo and Juliet have been so captivated with the aspect of fate being their master, they have not realized that fate is a self-controlled reaction and they themselves are the only ones that can alter the outcome of their fate.

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