Even though this loving couple tried to break free from their fate and destiny they still became puppets in their prewritten lives. Fate has been a major factor in the play from the very beginning. Fate was the reason that Lord Capulet sent a servant who could not read with a list of guests. Also, it was due to fate that Romeo first laid eyes on Juliet at the party. In addition to those, fate led Romeo to get thrown out of Verona. Furthermore, it was fate also, that kept Friar Laurence's essential letter from reaching Romeo in Mantua. The scenes leading to the death scene in Capel's tomb are also examples of fate.
             It was the doings of fate that Lord Capulet sent an illiterate servant to invite people to his party. Out of all the people the servant could have run into in Verona, the servant ran into Romeo and Benvolio. Not only did fate lead him to them, but also he asked Romeo to read the list for him. "God gi' go-den. I pray, sir, can you read?" (I.ii.59). And it just so happened that Rosaline was invited to this feast of Capulet's. Romeo had decided that he should attend the party because Rosaline would be there. And at this party fate led Romeo's eyes to Juliet.
             At this party, it was the first time Romeo would have the opportunity to see and meet the fair Juliet. "O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright!/ It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night/ Like a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear-/ Beauty too rich for use, for earth too dear!/ So shows a snowy dove trooping with crows/ As yonder lady o'er her fellows shows./ The measure done, I'll watch her place of stand/ And, touching hers, make blessed my rude hand./ Did my heart love till how? Forswear it, sight!/ for I ne'er saw true beauty till this night." (I.v.45-54), these were the exact words Romeo uttered at the sight of Juliet. At this feast of his enemy, Romeo and Juliet not only met, but ...