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
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