Choices In Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

Fate: Choices Not Chances

Fate is like a parental figure: they usually will not punish their children unless they have done something wrong. Fate: defined as an inevitable predetermined destiny. Bating the definition in mind, Wayne Newton once said “I believe that fate is choices - not chance,” which is true. For example, if one were to make a rash or selfish decision, there would be consequences, that would be their fate. On the other hand, there are others who believe that others choices construct their destiny. The thought that someone else is controlling one's life is comforting and guilt-free, but it is untrue. Few prove this point like Shakespeare who demonstrates this with his implementation of characterization and the theme of fate in

Although Shakespeare's works show fate well, the real world holds this same truth about fate, which is seen in current political events surrounding the Trump campaign and the member's selfish actions.

In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare implements characterization and the use of the theme fate with the character Romeo and his rash actions that proves Newton’s statement of “I believe that fate is choices - not chance” correct in that a person's choices are their fate rather than the choices of someone else. A clear example of Romeo’s rash behavior and indirect characterization is in Act 3 when Romeo kills Tybalt, of the house of Capulet, to avenge his fallen friend, Mercutio. In making this choice, Romeo receives a consequence from the Prince which is to be exiled from Verona forever. This choice was Romeo’s alone; he was never pushed into it by the invisible hands of others proving that