Cliffhangers In William Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

Decisions and choices- an act of or need for making up one's mind, and the right, power, or opportunity to choose. Fate- a four letter word, a noun defined as the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as being determined by a supernatural power. These are what many can believe as the most powerful forces that shape our future. The playwright, William Shakespeare, wrote a tragedy of two youngsters in love. This tale was filled with drama, mixed-emotions, laughs, heartbreaks, and affection. Written as a tragedy, the play had ended like other Shakespearean tragedies had ended; in death. The death was inevitable because of decisions and choices made fates were shaped and had played a part in the events that blossomed the love of two star-crossed lovers. As an illustration, picture two families at war with each other, a feud that everyone gets caught in the crossfire. For instance, when innocent citizens are tired of watching their supposed ‘peaceful’ streets get disturbed by the feud, and as the prologue states, “A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life.” (Prologue.6) The feud was poison for the city of Verona and its citizens. Besides crummy choices were made, therefore a cursed destiny was created for two naive lovers.

One's character and actions leads to their downfall, an inevitable fate. William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is a story about teenagers who fall in love, despite that their families despise each other. In the end, the two lovers kill themselves for each other. Their lives seem to revolve around fate and that they were destined to meet each other, and die. Through the romantic tragedy Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare shows fate is inevitable through foreshadowing and the actions of characters.

     Fate, for better or worse, interrupts everyone’s daily life, whether he/she chooses to acknowledge it or not. Thinking about fate conjures up different feelings for different people; some people believe strongly in it, some people think of fate as ridiculous, and some do not care one way or the other. However, in many instances, such as in William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, far too many coincidences occur to be strictly coincidental. Fate creates a powerful effect throughout the entire play, starting in the prologue, continuing as Romeo and Juliet meet and fall in love, and tragically ending in the lovers’ deaths.

“But you’d never have the guts to do it”, his words were just soft whispers against her ear, but felt like a knife in her back. Still, she didn’t even blink nor wince. At least her emotions belonged to her and were under control. Fang gave her some space, before strutting back towards his desk. She seemed to find her breath again, but was still startled.

Everyone wants to marry the love of their life. Seeking the approval of our family and friends, we all look ahead fondly at the idea of living a long and happy life with our soulmate. Unfortunately, in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet this is not the way life played out.

Seal'd up the doors, and would not let us forth; So that my speed to Mantua there was stay'd.’What makes a story so compelling?(5.3.10-12) In Shakespeare's tragedy ‘Romeo and Juliet, the author makes fated occurrences to introduce the next event. In the story, many are fated occurrences that is not impacted by the decision of the characters but, happens naturally. Further, exploring these events will tells us how fate changes outcome.

Romeo’s friends think that taking him to the party will help take his mind off Rosaline. They hope that seeing her around other women will make her seem less attractive.

Romeo and Juliet written by playwright, William Shakespeare, is widely renowned for being the greatest love story of all. However, after reading, it is hard for anyone to understand how the tragic story of two ‘…star-crossed lovers…’ – Chorus (1.1.6) who take their lives, can be seen as ‘beautiful’ or ‘inspiring’. This also leads to other questions being raised such as, who is most to blame for the untimely death of Romeo and Juliet? Now, many will argue that those who had the most contact with the lovers, in the time leading up to the affliction are to be held responsible i.e. Friar Laurence or their families. Others may just simply believe that they brought it upon themselves. The purpose of this essay is to explore and analyse the role

Avoidable Ending of Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is a story about two star-crossed lovers. The tragic ending of this play could have been prevented. There are three ways this tragedy could have ended differently. If Friar Lawrence had never married Romeo and Juliet they would have never been in that situation. Also, Juliet could have told her parents that she was in love with Romeo Montague.

Romeo and Juliet is a famous love tragedy written by William Shakespeare. It explores the concept of fate versus own choice. Fate is accountable for Romeo and Juliet to be born into two disputing families. But when considering what was responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet, is it apparent that their own choice over fate was largely held accountable. A marriage in the Renaissance era was mostly forced or arranged, a love-match marriage like Romeo and Juliet’s didn’t belong in that period, and occasionally caused controversy. The love shared between Romeo and Juliet is the greatest and most important theme in Romeo and Juliet. It is obvious that the events that took place before the young lover’s deaths were mainly their own choice and

Fate is a concept many people believe is set right when you are born. In William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet he talks a lot about the concept of fate. My essay is about how significant events have no effect on a person’s fate. In the prologue it states this “ A pair of star-cross’d lovers take their life,” (Prologue, Line 6). That is now telling us no matter what happens in their lives, they will die to end the fued between the Montagues and the Capulets.

Fate can be joyful and bring happiness to many. However, it can also bring destruction and sadness into many people’s lives. In the play, Romeo and Juliet, written by William Shakespeare, fate is shown in a horrific way by numerous citizens dying including Romeo and Juliet. But fate is not the only cause of the two lover’s death; the two lovers themselves ultimately initiated their unfortunate passing. On the other hand, with Friar Laurence encouraging Romeo and Juliet to get married and planning a way for them to end up together is another reasoning that impacted their causality in countless ways. In Romeo and Juliet, it may not have been their parent’s feud that triggered the “star-crossed” lover’s death but fate, Friar Laurence

William Shakespeare’s, ‘the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet’ is a story full of unfortunate love. This is primarily because, both Romeo and Juliet are referred to as ‘star cross’d lovers’ due to the ill-fated chain of events that the young teenagers experience. From the beginning of the play in the prologue, the audience is already able to sense the tragedy that is inevitable. The destiny of the couple is shown through many ways, such as foreshadowing, chance and astrological concepts. Fate is almost seen as a powerful force drawing the lovers together, and is unquestionably the most responsible influence of the tragic outcome that Juliet and her Romeo must endure.

Jake rolled to his side, stretched his cramped leg muscles, and kicked his feet against the arm of the settee. He had to sleep—with sleep came escape from the day's failures. His vengeance would never die, but it made no sense to go any further. Kat would miss the reward, but he wouldn't leave her destitute. With money and decent clothes, she'd catch a man's attention.

The deaths of Romeo and Juliet in William Shakespeare's play are both tragic and dramatic. Although much could have been done to prevent their suicides, these "star-crossed lovers" ultimately are not able to avoid their destiny. A series of unfortunate circumstances result in disaster, and even though many people could be to blame for their deaths, Friar Lawrence, themselves and their parents play a particularly integral role.