He is ultimately overcome by Mercutio and Benvolio, but he foresees a dreadful event. He expresses his dread that tonight's celebration may bring about "some consequence yet hanging in the stars" and ultimately lead to his "untimely death." Stated differently, Romeo feels as though "he that hath the steerage of Romeo's course" is forcing him to attend this gathering. Despite his unsettling belief that everything will ultimately lead to his death, he feels compelled to go. The play presents the idea that fate determines our fates rather than us influencing them through these and other references. I disagree with Romeo and Juliet's belief that fate dictates their fate, which serves to undermine their belief. When faced with choices, temptations, decisions, and priorities, we have the ability to make informed or ill-informed decisions. Every day, we make decisions. While some decisions have immediate effects, others may not have as much of an impact. However, the morals, personality, course, and fate of our lives are determined by the decisions we
He is ultimately overcome by Mercutio and Benvolio, but he foresees a dreadful event. He expresses his dread that tonight's celebration may bring about "some consequence yet hanging in the stars" and ultimately lead to his "untimely death." Stated differently, Romeo feels as though "he that hath the steerage of Romeo's course" is forcing him to attend this gathering. Despite his unsettling belief that everything will ultimately lead to his death, he feels compelled to go. The play presents the idea that fate determines our fates rather than us influencing them through these and other references. I disagree with Romeo and Juliet's belief that fate dictates their fate, which serves to undermine their belief. When faced with choices, temptations, decisions, and priorities, we have the ability to make informed or ill-informed decisions. Every day, we make decisions. While some decisions have immediate effects, others may not have as much of an impact. However, the morals, personality, course, and fate of our lives are determined by the decisions we