Is Romeo and Juliet a tragedy of fate?

Sierra Davenport Mr. Gingery CP English 1 6 March 2013 Romeo and Juliet Tragedy of Fate or Tragedy of Character Romeo and Juliet is a story of a forbidden love, written by William Shakespeare. Some may say that it is a tragedy of fate. Fate is defined as forces outside of your control that makes things happen.

Is Mercutio loyal?

Like Tybalt, Mercutio has a strong sense of honor and can’t understand Romeo’s refusal to fight Tybalt, calling it, “O calm, dishonorable, vile submission” (III. 1.72). Mercutio demonstrates his loyalty and courage when he takes up Tybalt’s challenge to defend his friend’s name.

Is Mercutio Romeo’s cousin?

Mercutio is the cousin of Prince Escalus and Count Paris, and is a close friend of Romeo and his cousin Benvolio.

What is an example of fate?

Fate is defined as forces outside of your control that make things happen. An example of fate is when you miss your bus and meet the person who will turn out to be your spouse while you are standing on the platform waiting on the next bus. The supposed force, principle, or power that predetermines events.

How many people did Romeo kill?

Six people

How is fate shown in Romeo and Juliet?

The prologue introduces the theme of fate when the lovers are called star-crossed and death-marked . This means that the events of their lives, and their deaths, are somehow already decided. Later when Juliet looks at Romeo from the balcony she is upset that she sees him as one dead in the bottom of a tomb .

Was Romeo and Juliet fate or choice?

Though they did make their own choices, the story of Romeo and Juliet is controlled by fate over free will because of Juliet’s relationship with her father, the build-up of misunderstandings, and the resolve that followed their death.

What is the role of fate?

Fate, or the belief that a power greater than man guides and controls the lives of men, plays a tremendous role in Romeo and Juliet, in fact, it is infused throughout the play, to the point that the characters are even aware of it, seeing omens in many situations.

Who was Mercutio related to?

Mercutio: Kinsman of Prince Escalus and friend of Romeo. Benvolio: Nephew of Montague and friend of Romeo. Balthasar: Romeo’s servant.

What is Romeo’s fate?

Before he goes to the masque where he will meet Juliet, Romeo has a feeling that the consequences of his decision to go will be “bitter.” He suspects that this is his fate—“hanging in the stars”—and his use of the word “stars” reminds the audience that he is “star-crossed” (I.i.).