Romeo And Juliet ROUGH DRAFT
David Ung
Mrs. Petrakis Fated to be Doomed
English9H Blk: 2
2/8/14
Fate is known to have power to tear families apart and kill their loved ones. The power of fate crushes the dreams of two star cross’d lovers in Romeo and Juliet. Romeo and Juliet's fates are intertwined from the moment of their birth, families driven by hate pushing two young lovers together. In Romeo and Juliet, fate proves to be stronger than free will even if an individual chooses to make their own decision, as shown in the events of the Capulet party, Tybalt’s death, and Friar Lawrence’s mistake. During Act 1, scene 4 the theme of fate is stronger than free will is introduced when Romeo has a bad feeling about the party. As Romeo is on the way to the party he tells the group of a dream he had of “some vile forfeit of untimely death” (1.4.118). This point demonstrates the foreshadowing of Romeo’s untimely death and it also shows that he is worried about the party, but he allows for his free will goes to the party. However, he asks someone to “direct his sail” which illustrates the choice of surrendering free will to fate (1.4.120). He proves that fate is stronger than free will by letting fate control his destiny. Fate is also shown as stronger than free will in the prologue of Romeo and Juliet. Shakespeare outlines that “two star’d crossed lovers take their life” (1.1.6). The foreshadowing of Romeo and Juliet’s death proves that Shakespeare displays the power of fate over free will. Next, Fate takes sparks a conflict with Romeo by allowing him to kill Tybalt. It is a hot day in Verona, Romeo comes out in the middle of a fiery conversation with Benvolio, Mercutio, and Tybalt. A sudden street brawl breaks loose, which ends Mercutio’s life and Romeo takes revenge to kill Tybalt. When Tybalt falls to his hand, Romeo believes he is “fortune’s fool,” which symbolizes that he chooses to blame fate for his mistake (1.3.138). Romeo’s expression demonstrates that his actions have been planned by fate
Mrs. Petrakis Fated to be Doomed
English9H Blk: 2
2/8/14
Fate is known to have power to tear families apart and kill their loved ones. The power of fate crushes the dreams of two star cross’d lovers in Romeo and Juliet. Romeo and Juliet's fates are intertwined from the moment of their birth, families driven by hate pushing two young lovers together. In Romeo and Juliet, fate proves to be stronger than free will even if an individual chooses to make their own decision, as shown in the events of the Capulet party, Tybalt’s death, and Friar Lawrence’s mistake. During Act 1, scene 4 the theme of fate is stronger than free will is introduced when Romeo has a bad feeling about the party. As Romeo is on the way to the party he tells the group of a dream he had of “some vile forfeit of untimely death” (1.4.118). This point demonstrates the foreshadowing of Romeo’s untimely death and it also shows that he is worried about the party, but he allows for his free will goes to the party. However, he asks someone to “direct his sail” which illustrates the choice of surrendering free will to fate (1.4.120). He proves that fate is stronger than free will by letting fate control his destiny. Fate is also shown as stronger than free will in the prologue of Romeo and Juliet. Shakespeare outlines that “two star’d crossed lovers take their life” (1.1.6). The foreshadowing of Romeo and Juliet’s death proves that Shakespeare displays the power of fate over free will. Next, Fate takes sparks a conflict with Romeo by allowing him to kill Tybalt. It is a hot day in Verona, Romeo comes out in the middle of a fiery conversation with Benvolio, Mercutio, and Tybalt. A sudden street brawl breaks loose, which ends Mercutio’s life and Romeo takes revenge to kill Tybalt. When Tybalt falls to his hand, Romeo believes he is “fortune’s fool,” which symbolizes that he chooses to blame fate for his mistake (1.3.138). Romeo’s expression demonstrates that his actions have been planned by fate