Fate In Romeo And Juliet
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In modern times, and in the Elizabethan era, fate plays an
important role in people's lives. Many people believe it to be written in
stone, and unchangeable. Many others believe it to be controlled by a
person's own actions. In Romeo and Juliet, fate is one of the main themes,
described as havin ....
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.... Juliet, Romeo is seen to be upset
at Mercutio's death and predicts that the “days black fate on more days
doth depend.” (III, I, 118) Tybalt then re-enters and Romeo becomes more
upset that Tybalt is triumphant with Mercutio being dead (III, I, 121).
As Romeo becomes overwhelmed with Mercutio's death and Tybalt's joy over
it, he suddenly declares that either he or Tybalt must die with Mercutio
(III, I, 128). Tybalt responds predictably and threatens Romeo (III, I,
129). Romeo takes th ....
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