Fate Flashcards

1
Q

From forth the fatal loins of these two foes a pair of star-crossed lovers take their life

A

tragic end is fated from begining
“Take their life” offers comedic releif
it means they were born from the “fatal loins” of their parents, and theyll kill themselves
Their births and deaths are described in the same short phrase suggests that their deaths were fated from the moment they were born

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2
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i fear too early … some consequence, yet hanging in the stars, shall bitterly begin

A

stars - reminds audience of star crosseed lovers in choral sonnet
i fear too early - everything happens too quickly, whole play happens in the span of 3 days
context - 3 unities of aristotle

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3
Q

Unhappy fortune

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Sums up Romeo and Juliet’s lives

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4
Q

Fire eyed fury be thy conduct now

A

Asking fate to guide him

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5
Q

Direct my course

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Inviting fate to come and finish him off

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6
Q

Death marked love

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Prologue

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