Time and Fate in Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet, said to be one of the most famous love stories of all
times, is a play anchored on time and fate. Some actions are believed to occur
by chance or by destiny. The timing of each action influences the outcome of
the play. While some events are of less significance, some are crucial to the
development of this tragedy. The substantial events that inspire the
conclusion of Romeo and Juliet are; the Capulet ball, the quarrel experienced
by Tybalt and Romeo, and Friar John's plague.
A servant to Capulet, who is incapable of reading the list of guests,
asks for Romeo's assistance. Romeo notices that Rosaline, his lover, is among
these names. Benvolio challenges Romeo to compare her with other "beauties."
Benvolio predicts, "Compare her face with some that I shall show,/ And I will
make thee think thy swan a crow." (I, ii, l 86-87) To show his appreciation,
the servant asks for Romeo's presence at the ball. Romeo should have
considered the servant's warning; if Romeo occupies the name of Montague, he
shall not be permitted. Once at the ball, Romeo is searching for a maiden to
substitute the unrequited love of Rosaline. Romeo happens to gaze upon Juliet,
who charms Romeo. Romeo proclaims, " Did my heart love till now? Forswear it,
sight!/ For ne'er saw true beauty till this night." (I, v, l 52-53) Since
Romeo declares his love for Juliet, she feels the attraction also. They
believe that they are in love and must marry. However, it is a genuine
coincidence that Romeo and Juliet were at the same place, at the same time.
Some days after the ball, Benvolio and Mercutio are conversing, in
regard to the quarrelsome weather. Benvolio declares, "The day is hot, the
Capulets abroad,/ And if we meet we shall not scape a brawl,/ For now these
got days is the mad blood stirring." (III, i, l 2-4) At this point, Tybalt,
who has challenged Romeo because of his appearance at the masquerade, enters,
seeking... [continues]
Romeo and Juliet, said to be one of the most famous love stories of all
times, is a play anchored on time and fate. Some actions are believed to occur
by chance or by destiny. The timing of each action influences the outcome of
the play. While some events are of less significance, some are crucial to the
development of this tragedy. The substantial events that inspire the
conclusion of Romeo and Juliet are; the Capulet ball, the quarrel experienced
by Tybalt and Romeo, and Friar John's plague.
A servant to Capulet, who is incapable of reading the list of guests,
asks for Romeo's assistance. Romeo notices that Rosaline, his lover, is among
these names. Benvolio challenges Romeo to compare her with other "beauties."
Benvolio predicts, "Compare her face with some that I shall show,/ And I will
make thee think thy swan a crow." (I, ii, l 86-87) To show his appreciation,
the servant asks for Romeo's presence at the ball. Romeo should have
considered the servant's warning; if Romeo occupies the name of Montague, he
shall not be permitted. Once at the ball, Romeo is searching for a maiden to
substitute the unrequited love of Rosaline. Romeo happens to gaze upon Juliet,
who charms Romeo. Romeo proclaims, " Did my heart love till now? Forswear it,
sight!/ For ne'er saw true beauty till this night." (I, v, l 52-53) Since
Romeo declares his love for Juliet, she feels the attraction also. They
believe that they are in love and must marry. However, it is a genuine
coincidence that Romeo and Juliet were at the same place, at the same time.
Some days after the ball, Benvolio and Mercutio are conversing, in
regard to the quarrelsome weather. Benvolio declares, "The day is hot, the
Capulets abroad,/ And if we meet we shall not scape a brawl,/ For now these
got days is the mad blood stirring." (III, i, l 2-4) At this point, Tybalt,
who has challenged Romeo because of his appearance at the masquerade, enters,
seeking... [continues]
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