Fate Freewill

Question 1

Overview

Answer 1

In Romeo and Juliet, the theme of fate is initially presented in the prologue, and is carried on and hinted at through the characters. Shakespeare explores the idea that fate is self-inflicted, and inescapable despite their attempts to defy it

Question 2

S.C.L

Answer 2

STAR-CROSS’D LOVERS

Foreshadows tragic ending

The lovers doomed by celestial forces

Question 3

V.I.T.V.I.M

Answer 3

VIRTUE ITSELF TURNS VICE, IF MISAPPLIED

Juxtaposition reflects fine line between choices

Freewill can lead to destruction

Question 4

G.K.O.C/S.I

Answer 4

GOD KING OF CATS/ SELF-INFLICTION

Violent imagery

Characters choices escalate fates impacts

Idea that fate is not in our hands but is still self-inflicted

Question 5

A.P.O.B.Y.H

Answer 5

APLAGUE O’ BOTH YOUR HOUSES

Foreshadows tragedy that will befall them

Underscores senselessness of feud

Question 6

J.I.W.L.W.T.T

Answer 6

JULIET, I WILL LIE WITH THEE TONIGHT

His intent to reunite is tragically misplaced

Surrendering to fate

Question 7

T.I.D.Y.S

Answer 7

THEN I DEFY YOU, STARS!

Dramatic irony

Short, exclamative sentences highlights determination

Ironic as they are star-crossed

Question 8

G.J.M.H.A.R

Answer 8

GOD JOINED MY HEART AND ROMEO’S

Their reunion is predestined by a higher power

Tension

Question 9

T.M.E.A.M.T.B.K

Answer 9

TWIST MY EXTREMES AND ME THIS BLOODY KNIFE

Graphic imagery symbolises autonomy

Inner turmoil

Succumbing to fate

Knife symbolises inevitability