Role Of Fate In Romeo And Juliet
Fate in Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare explores the theme of fate in Romeo and Juliet, by allowing it to play a key factor in the two lover’s relationship. In the beginning, we know that their tragic ends will not result from their own personal defects but from fate. First, in act I, scene ii, Lord Capulet's servant, peter, is searching for someone who can read the guest list to him, ‘coincidentally’ Benvolio and Romeo enter. The Capulet servant asked Romeo if he could read the invitation to the Capulet Party. The servant said to Romeo, “God gi’ go-den.- I pray, sir, can you read?” (1.2.59). This accidental meeting emphasizes the importance of fate in the play, it shows that only fate will allow Romeo to enter into the Capulet's domain and meet Juliet. Second, in the play, the family feud is partially responsible for the deaths
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of both Romeo and Juliet.
In act II, scene ii Juliet struggles with the conflict between her feelings for Romeo and her knowledge that he is an enemy. “O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?/ Deny thy father and refuse thy name,/ Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love,/ And I'll no longer be a Capulet.” (2.2.36-39) This is just another example of the two family’s complication posing as an obstacle to Romeo and Juliet's love. If there wasn’t a family feud, there would have been no need for Romeo and Juliet to hide their love. Moreover, Friar Lawrence would not have had to devise a plan to help the couple escape. Finally, at his cell, Friar Lawrence speaks with Friar John, whom he had earlier sent to
Mantua with a letter for Romeo. Friar John explains, ”I could not send it,—here it is again,— / Nor get a messenger to bring it thee, / So fearful were they of infection (5.2.14-16)” Romeo has learned of Juliet’s death and believes it to be real. This displays that even though they tried to escape destiny it happened to have the same outcome. In conclusion, from the beginning, we know that the story of Romeo and Juliet will end in tragedy. Specifically, the coincidence about the invitation to Capulet ball, the two family's relationship with one another, and the important message being delayed all played a part in the tragic outcome of two lover’s. This emphasizes fate's control over their destinies and the outcome of their relationship.
of both Romeo and Juliet.
In act II, scene ii Juliet struggles with the conflict between her feelings for Romeo and her knowledge that he is an enemy. “O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?/ Deny thy father and refuse thy name,/ Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love,/ And I'll no longer be a Capulet.” (2.2.36-39) This is just another example of the two family’s complication posing as an obstacle to Romeo and Juliet's love. If there wasn’t a family feud, there would have been no need for Romeo and Juliet to hide their love. Moreover, Friar Lawrence would not have had to devise a plan to help the couple escape. Finally, at his cell, Friar Lawrence speaks with Friar John, whom he had earlier sent to
Mantua with a letter for Romeo. Friar John explains, ”I could not send it,—here it is again,— / Nor get a messenger to bring it thee, / So fearful were they of infection (5.2.14-16)” Romeo has learned of Juliet’s death and believes it to be real. This displays that even though they tried to escape destiny it happened to have the same outcome. In conclusion, from the beginning, we know that the story of Romeo and Juliet will end in tragedy. Specifically, the coincidence about the invitation to Capulet ball, the two family's relationship with one another, and the important message being delayed all played a part in the tragic outcome of two lover’s. This emphasizes fate's control over their destinies and the outcome of their relationship.