Fate Flashcards
How do characters react to fate
They blame fate and think they are cursed by it
They think fate is against them and the ‘stars’ control them
Where is fate first presented in the play and how does it affect the story
Prologue introduces the power of fate and saying r+j are doomed to die
Because audience knows r+Js fate they are constantly hoping they will take a different course - this forces the audience to question our own destiny and ability to make free choices
It’s also creates tension throughout the whole play
References to death and fate are made in the play with suggest the power of fate over humanity is unbreakable
Give examples of this in the play
Lady capsule refers to Juliet being in a farce which becomes the case
FL predicts things that will happen
Romeo thinks he can feel consequences coming which darkens the atmosphere of the play
Give some quotes that are linked to fate
‘O I am fortunes fool’ Romeo after killing tybalt saying fate is against him
‘We’re married to her grave’ lady capuket and bout Juliet
‘Feel some consequence yet handing in the stars’
Romeo worries something bad is going to happen
