Romeo And Juliet

When considering the destruction of Romeo and Juliet the most significant fact you must think about is fate. Fate, above all, destroyed Romeo and Juliet. Many instances in the play reveal that the love of Romeo and Juliet would end in death. "A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life". (pg.29, Prologue, line 6) From the very beginning it is evident that they were destined by the stars to bad fortune. Some people may think that there is no way to control fate or

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Romeo fears he will be condemned to death if he does not flee before the arrival of the Prince. The letter is not sent, Romeo knows not of the friars plan, fate rises over all arrangements, and leads its own paths. / I have an in

your hate’s proceeding,/ My blood for your rude brawls doth lie a-bleeding;/ But I’ll amerce you with so strong a fine/ That you shall repent the loss of mine. Benvolio recalls the events that have happened, with some embellishment. / I will be deaf to pleading and excuses;/ Nor tears nor prayers shall purchase out abuses;/ Therefore use none. Friar Laurence says, "Shall Romeo by my letters know our drift,/ And hither shall he come; and he and I/ Will watch thy waking" (IV, ii, lines 115-117) Following Juliet’s intake of the poison, Romeo is anticipating news from Verona. The masquerade party was above all the most important aspect of fate.

Some days after the ball, Benvolio and Mercutio are conversing, in regard to the quarrelsome weather. only the same amount of extreme love and hate could end the feud at such a drastic fate. " (III, i, lines 2-4) At this point, Tybalt, who has challenged Romeo because of his appearance at the masquerade, enters, seeking Romeo. Before escaping, Tybalt plunges his sword into Mercutio, causing death to fall upon him. (III, i, l 185-195)

Where upon, Romeo has to leave Verona and go to Mantua, leaving Juliet alone and desperate for Romeo. In forty-two hours she shall awake, with Romeo by her side. The fact that Romeo was wearing a mask and his face was hidden allowed Juliet to fall in love with him before she saw who it was.

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