Romeo and Juliet- Fate Flashcards
Definition of fate
fate is the development of events outside a person’s control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power.
Opening Prologue quotes
” a pair of star-crossed lovers take their life” and “the fearful passage of their death-marked love”
what part does fate play in Romeo attending Capulet party
Peter runs into Romeo and Benvolio on the street carrying party invite list, Rosaline is on the list that is why Romeo attends in first place. Fate that he meet peter?
Friar says about fate as he marries Juliet and Romeo
“These violent delights have violent ends. And in their triumph die like fire and powder, which as kiss consume.”
Romeo says before entering party
“some consequence yet hanging in the stars shall bitterly begin this fearful date”
Mercutio says as he dies
“A plague o’ both you houses.”
what do both Romeo and Juliet dream/ invision?
Juliet has a vision of Romeo being dead, and Romeo dreams of Juliet finding his dead body.
What fate happens when friar john is supposed to give the letter?
He misses Romeo is this fate or just bad timing?
What does Romeo think he is doing when he hears of Juliet’s death?
“then i defy you, stars!”
ironic because he thinks he is going against fate but he is actually already on a predetermined path.
what friar say to Juliet as she wakes up?
“A greater power than we can contradict hath thwarted our intents.” shows that even friar believes what happened is fate.
