Theme Of Free Will In Romeo And Juliet

In William Shakespeare's tragic play Romeo and Juliet, there are four quotes about fate and choice. The characters in the play choose their own fate, it happens because of their choices or actions. First, in the beginning of the play Romeo and Juliet are referred to as 'a pair of star-crossed lovers' (Romeo and Juliet, Prologue). Second, Romeo explains to Mercutio how he has a dream that if he goes to the Montague party he will die, but Romeo chooses to go to the party anyway. Third, Romeo kills Tybalt right after his marriage to Juliet. Fourth, Romeo decides to commit suicide because he hears of Juliet's death.

The death of Romeo and Juliet was partially because of free will. The fact that Romeo and Juliet got married knowing that there was a bitter feud between their families, the Montague and Capulet’s. This feud brought on many problems, such as the murder of Tybalt by Romeo. Juliet knew that this might be a problem for Her and Romeo. Juliet had said: “What’s in a name”? Which explains her ill fate of being a Capulet and Romeo being a Montague. When Romeo tells his servant “ Ay, mine own

William Shakespeare has written thirty-seven plays, one of his most known is Romeo and Juliet. Romeo and Juliet, the main characters, fall in love but, they are rivals. No one approved of their love and they committed suicide three days after they were married. Capulet is responsible for the downfall and death of Romeo and Juliet because he didn’t stop Tybalt from trying to kill Romeo and he kicked Juliet out of the house. Some may say it’s Benvolio’s fault but he did not have control over the chain of events, starting at the Capulet costume party.

In William Shakespeare’s tragedy Romeo and Juliet, we meet the characters and how their actions led to a tragedy. Romeo and Juliet met, end up falling in love, and – since both cannot dream of living without the other – take their lives. While the play ends in a tragic death for both characters, it was their own reckless decisions; though others might believe that it was destiny that played a large role in the lovers’ downfall. However, the majority of the text evidence points to them making their own choices leading to their demise.

Rosa Parks overcame adversity in society to become an activist in the civil rights movement. In the famous play Romeo & Juliet, by Shakespeare, two teenagers from rival houses, Capulet and Montague, meet at a masquerade, fall in love, get married, and meet a tragic end. The theme of Romeo & Juliet is free will is fundamentally more in control of determining our destiny than fate is.

Free will has a greater influence on characters in Romeo and Juliet as indicated by the many instances in which Romeo and Juliet decided that they wished to end their own lives. One such instance was when Romeo speaks to Friar Lawrence after having killed Tybalt. He states,“...--O, tell me, friar, tell me,/ In what vile part of this anatomy/ Doth my name lodge? Tell me, that I may sack/ The hateful mansion.” (Shakespeare III.iii.114-117) As this quote helps to illustrate, the power of free will can be quite harmful if used with malintent. If Romeo had been left to his own devices he would have chosen to stab himself. His decision to “sack/ The hateful mansion.” (Shakespeare III.iii.116-117) would have been of his own choosing, but it

William Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright, widely known for being the greatest writer in the english language (William Shakespeare par. 1). William Shakespeare’s play, Romeo and Juliet tells the story between two star crossed lovers, who fall in love despite their families hating each other. The Capulet’s are to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet because of the feud between the two families, misunderstanding Juliet’s feelings, and the urge to punish Romeo for Tybalt’s death.

Romeo and Juliet, written by William Shakespeare, was originally published in 1597. Until this day, the play is very well known worldwide. The classic love story is set in Verona and is about a long feud between the Montague and Capulet families. This feud causes the death of their beloved children, Romeo and Juliet, who are described as “star-crossed lovers.” It is a play of contrasts of love and hate, joy and sorrow, light and dark, youth and age, life and death. Some readers will blame the main characters, Romeo and Juliet for bringing about their tragic deaths, however some may argue that other characters are responsible for their deaths, with only little of the blame to be placed on Romeo and Juliet.

Throughout the play, decisions dealing with fate are present, however, the most influential decisions to the plotline, and the ones that later set the foundation for the rest of the play are all dealt with using free-will. One such important decision that was dealt with through free-will was Romeo’s encounter with Juliet. As they meet each other and kiss, he tells Juliet, “Give me my sin again” (I.V.109). Here, Romeo is clearly making the decision to continue his relationship with Juliet. This would set the foundation for the whole play, and without his decision to continue the relationship based on free-will, the plot of the play may have been completely different. Free-will, also had other important effects on the plotline. It

The deaths of Romeo and Juliet were freewill because of the choices they decided to make along the way.There was many times throughout the story where Romeo and Juliet could have prevented their deaths. For instance, Romeo could have handled Tybalt better, Juliet followed the priest plan, and finally it was Romeos free will to kill himself.

One of the biggest questions regarding to the play "Romeo and Juliet" is who was responsible for their deaths? People all blame different characters in the play such as: Friar Laurence, their parents, themselves, and even fate. Even though some people might disagree with what I am about to say, I think that the only people at blame for this is no one else but Romeo and Juliet. I believe that at the end of the day it was their own, free will, decision. It was Romeo's decision to go to the ball, both, Romeo and Juliet's decision to keep their relationship going, and finally it was their decision at the end to kill themselves.

“Sometimes the road of life takes an unexpected turn and you have no choice but to follow it to end up in the place you are supposed to be.” Written anonymously. Romeo and Juliet is a timeless play written by the famous author William Shakespeare. Two young children end up dead because of their unconditional love for each other. In this case, Fate should be responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet because of Romeo meeting Juliet at the Capulet party, Romeo banished from Verona, as well as Juliet drinking the potion to kill her.

“Romeo and Juliet” is one of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies. With a few different decisions by the main characters, the story could be altered completely. Romeo and Juliet were a pair of “star crossed lovers” however, their love was forbidden to an ancient grudge between their families, the Capulets and the Montagues. Despite the grudge, the lovers decide to secretly marry. Their decision results in a large amount of turmoil when Romeo gets banished when he kills Juliet's cousin, Tybalt. In an attempt to get back together, their death ensues. Many debate about who is responsible for their death, I believe that they are responsible for their own deaths because they were too hasty, broke rules, and were irresponsible.

Free will is something everyone desires to have. Romeo and Juliet would do anything to be with each other including suicide. The result of Juliet faking her death was Romeo killing himself thinking he could not live without her. “ Here’s to my love! [Drinks]... Drugs are quick. Thus a kiss and die. [Falls]”.(Shakespeare 5.2.118-120) shows Romeo committing suicide out of love and free will to be with his love Juliet. He could not be separated from her.

William Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ published in 1597, is a play revealing the themes of love and tragedy as two lovers Romeo and Juliet are deeply in love with each other however their love is doomed as they are from two feuding families; the Montagues and Capulets. At the end of the play, Romeo’s impatience and rashness causes the death of himself as well as Juliet’s. This can be supported by three main events during the play. Firstly, Romeo’s decision of attending the enemy’s party without any thought, secondly, Romeo knew that falling in love with a Capulet was to be ended heavily, and lastly, Romeo receives a warning from Balthasar about his future if he continues to take his actions quickly.