R&J - Fate Flashcards
Memorize the quotes due to the themes from which charcter says it and perceptive analysis
Fate
2 contextual ideas - shakespeare
. Shakespeare believe that people could influence their own destiny (negative actions have dire consequences)
.He believed a person’s downfall was cause by a fatal flaw (hamartia) in their characters)
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Romeo quote
2 parts
“I fear too early my mind misgives some consequence yet hanging in the stars”
“But he, that hath the steerage of my course, Direct my sail!”
Which act and seen is this quote present in
In fact 1 scene 4, just before he goes to Capulets party
Analysis for first first part of quote
3 ideas
.celestial imagery use of the stars (seen in other parts of the play)
. Stars constantly lurking down on him represents his impending doom
.connotations of the night sky (sinister..)
Analysis of second part of the quote
4 points
.METAPHORICALLY phrases the ship directing him to his fate
.gives up control over his actions and to free will
, accepts his impending doom
.This is immature, reckless behaviour leads him to his downfall (hamartia)
.Dramatic foil of Juliet. Romeo is immaturing, Juliet is maturing
Alternative meanings of 1:4 quote
. Romeo believes in a predetermined destiny that either or not he goes to Capulets, series of events will unravel.
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Romeo 2nd quote
O, i am fortunes fool
Where is Romeo 2nd quote from ?
Act 3 scene 1 after Romeo has killed tyablt
2 types of subject terminology for Romeo 3:1 quote
. Personifies fortune
.alliteration
Anyalis of 3:1 quote
3 ideas
. Victim of fate
.reminds the audience he has been doomed from the start
. However hard Romeo tries to the right thing fate always conspires against him
Romeo 3rd quote
Is it even so? then i defy, you stars
Where is Romeo 3rd quote found ?
Act 5:1 when he hears incorrectly that Juliet is dead
