Fate is the tragedy of love in Romeo and Juliet and is a driving force that leads to many consequences and uncontrollable tragedy. The choices that the two lovers make are not bad or lives end with horrible tragedy/death.
Romeo's reckless decision to uninvitedly appear at the party of the Capulet house was the critical event that led to the series of tragic events in the text. In the prologue, the rivalry between the houses of Capulet and Montague becomes evident. Two households, both alike in dignity, from ancient grudge break to new mutiny, where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. Though the exact cause of the hatred is unknown, Romeo, having a tendency to act on impulse with little or no consideration, fails to contemplate the consequences of his actions. “With this night’s revels, and expire the term of a despised life closed in my breast by some vile forfeit of untimely death. But he that hath the steerage of my course, direct my sail.” He had foreboded his death but he compromised it easily. This is a demonstration of Romeo's poor decision making skills, which further proves that the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is not simply caused by bad luck.
Other character’s lack of responsibility and poor decision making skills are also the factors that can’t be ignored. Adults such as Mercutio and Tybalt had reckless behaviour. Tybalt’s anger impels him to fight with Romeo for his vanity and family honour. Then Mercutio’s impetuous response to Tybal t leads to his death. “Alla stoccata carries it away. (draws his sword) .Tybalt, you ratcatcher, will you walk? “Mercutio was killed by Tybalt; thereupon, Romeo killed Tybalt. The consecutive deaths of characters start here due to their rash behaviour. The nurse of Juliet, who aids her when she should be protecting her, later betrays her. “Romeo’s a dishclout to him.’’ This disloyalty breaks Juliet’s heart thoroughly and urges her