How Did Fate Affect Romeo And Juliet

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Romeo and Juliet were most impacted by fate. Despite their own personal choices, fate impacted Romeo and Juliet because the letter did not reach Romeo, Juliet did not wake up in time, and they fell in love with each other even though it was forbidden. The two lovers made many choices that changed their lives but it was ultimately fate that led to their deaths. The first reason Romeo and Juliet were impacted most by fate is that the letter from Friar Lawrence did not arrive to Romeo. In Act 5 Friar John tells Friar Lawrence, "I could not send it,-here it is again- Nor get a messenger to bring it thee, So fearful were they of infection"(Shakespeare,5.2.14-16).The letter from the Friar should have gotten to Romeo. If it did, Romeo would have known