Predetermined Fate In Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

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“Everything happens for a reason” (Marilyn Monroe). There are people in the world who do not think that fate exists. These people believe that whatever happens during their lives happen because of the choices that they make, and their own free will. However, others believe that whatever occurs during their lives is inevitable and that every event is predetermined, and in other words, fate. The powerful concept of fate has intrigued many writers, especially William Shakespeare. Although Romeo and Juliet try to find many ways to be together, it is almost certain that they have no say in their fate, and that their fate is set on an unchangeable course. In William Shakespeare's play, Romeo and Juliet has fate as an exceptionally important force. The effects of predetermined fate are demonstrated through Romeos foreshadowing and through his words. Juliet also shows predetermined fate through her speech. Lastly it is again a result of predetermined fate that flaws Friar Lawrence’s plan which eventually leads to Romeo and Juliets dire deaths.

The effects of predetermined fate are demonstrated through Romeo’s foreshadowing, and through his words. In the next quote, Romeo is foreshadowing that his party crashing will bring dire consequences. He then predicts that the Capulets party will be the beginning of something very bad, something that will result in his own death, and that would be meeting Juliet. …show more content…

The effects of predetermined fate are demonstrated through Romeos foreshadowing, and through his words. It is again a result of predetermined fate that Juliet shows through her speech. Lastly, it is also a result of predetermined fate that flaws Friar Laurence's plan for Romeo and Juliet. Taking into consideration that Romeo and Juliet are predetermined to meet, love, and die together, fate is clearly the dominant force for the

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