Fate Analysis Flashcards
What theme is prevalent in the narrative?
Fate
What is the family conflict in the story?
Family feud
Who attempts to mediate between Mercutio and Tybalt?
Romeo
What significant event occurs just before Juliet wakes up?
Romeo’s death
What did Elizabethans believe about fate?
It is predetermined
What does Juliet request from Romeo?
To take off her wedding ring
What is the consequence of the timing of events in the story?
Untimely death
What act and scene does the theme of fate prominently appear?
Act 5, Scene 1
What does Romeo think about his life span?
He thinks he will die young
Fill in the blank: The letter that Friar Laurence sends is _______.
forbidden
What prevents Friar Laurence’s letter from reaching Romeo?
Quarantine due to plague
What does Mercutio shout before his death?
A curse on both your houses
What does the prologue indicate about the story?
It foreshadows the tragedy
Who is Juliet’s intended husband before Romeo?
Paris
What does Romeo’s attempt to intervene lead to?
His own downfall
True or False: The story revolves around two star-crossed lovers.
True
What is the ultimate consequence of the feud between the families?
The deaths of Romeo and Juliet
What does Romeo declare about fortune?
Fortune is responsible for his and Juliet’s death.
This reflects the theme of fate in the play.
What does Juliet experience as she stands at her window?
She experiences misfortune.
This moment foreshadows the tragic events that are to come.
What are Romeo and Juliet referred to as?
Star-crossed lovers.
This term suggests that their love is doomed by fate.
What does the phrase ‘fate has already determined’ imply?
Their love is destined for misfortune and death.
This reinforces the theme of inevitability in their tragic story.
How does the audience perceive the characters’ fate?
The audience knows that misfortune awaits the characters.
This dramatic irony heightens the emotional impact of the story.
Fill in the blank: Romeo feels that fortune is being especially _______.
cruel.
This highlights the character’s perception of his tragic circumstances.
What does the term ‘fated death’ suggest about the characters?
Their deaths are predestined and unavoidable.
This idea is central to the narrative of Romeo and Juliet.
True or False: Romeo believes that fortune is favorable to him.
False.
He perceives fortune as a force of misfortune and cruelty.
What does the phrase ‘death-mark’d love’ reveal about Romeo and Juliet’s relationship?
It reveals that their relationship is doomed from the start.
This phrase indicates that their love is marked by death, suggesting an inevitable tragedy.
What literary techniques are used in the phrase ‘death-mark’d love’?
Foreshadowing and metaphor.
Foreshadowing indicates future events, while metaphor compares love to something cursed.
Fill in the blank: The phrase ‘death-mark’d love’ suggests that their love is _______.
doomed.
True or False: The phrase ‘death-mark’d love’ implies that Romeo and Juliet’s love is blessed.
False.
The use of ‘death-mark’d’ indicates a curse rather than a blessing.
What was one of Shakespeare’s potential intentions in his writing?
To show how fate is stronger than human will
This reflects a common theme in his works, emphasizing the limitations of human agency.
What warning does Shakespeare convey regarding destiny?
About trying to fight against destiny
This idea is prevalent in many of his plays, highlighting the futility of resisting fate.
How does Shakespeare use fate in his works?
To create a sense of tragedy and inevitability
This approach aligns with the conventions of Elizabethan drama.
What literary style was popular during Shakespeare’s time that relates to his use of fate?
Elizabethan drama
This era was characterized by themes of fate and tragedy.
What does Juliet mean by ‘ill-divining soul’?
Juliet expresses a premonition of doom regarding her fate with Romeo.
This phrase indicates her intuition that something bad is going to happen.
What imagery does Juliet use to describe her vision of Romeo?
Juliet compares Romeo to ‘one dead in the bottom of a tomb’.
This imagery foreshadows the tragic outcome of their relationship.
What significant moment does this passage remind the audience of?
The balcony scene between Romeo and Juliet.
This moment emphasizes their deep connection and impending tragedy.
What is the implication of Juliet seeing Romeo as pale?
It suggests a foreboding sense of death or danger approaching.
Juliet’s observation reflects her fear of losing Romeo.
What does this passage foreshadow for the characters?
It foreshadows the imminent death of Romeo and the tragic end of their love story.
The lovers’ last moment together highlights the theme of fate.
Fill in the blank: When Juliet next sees Romeo, he will be _______.
dead.
This statement underscores the tragic inevitability of their fates.
What does Romeo say when he hears that Juliet is dead?
“I defy you, stars!”
This reflects his determination to oppose fate and seek a way to be with Juliet despite the circumstances.
Who informs Romeo about Juliet’s death?
Balthasar
Balthasar is a character who brings news to Romeo, prompting his reaction.
What is Romeo’s attitude towards fate in this context?
He defies it
Romeo believes he can overcome fate to be with Juliet.
Fill in the blank: When Romeo hears about Juliet’s death, he has a plan to ensure that he and Juliet end up together despite the _______.
[stars]
This indicates his belief that he can control their destiny.
What does shaking off the yoke symbolize?
Freeing oneself from burdens or bad karma
The yoke refers to a device used to tie animals for work, symbolizing burdens.
What does the phrase ‘inauspicious stars’ refer to?
Ominous destiny or fate
This concept suggests that one’s destiny is negatively influenced.
What action is implied by the phrase ‘killing himself’?
Freeing himself of his bad karma
This implies a drastic measure taken to escape negative consequences.
Fill in the blank: The yoke refers to tying cattle or oxen or horse to a cart to _______.
[drive it]
True or False: The act of shaking off the yoke is a metaphor for embracing one’s fate.
False
It represents rejecting burdens and negative influences.
