Predetermined Destiny In William Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

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Most people does not believe that “predetermined destiny” which means fate is Something that exists. Others believe that events are laid out for people like in other words, the author declares fate. William Shakespeare 's play, “Romeo and Juliet” portray fate as an major effective force. Fate pretty much controlled Romeo and Juliet lives during this play and story, and having a great impact on their love, and making their parents end the hatred of each other. A big portion of “Romeo and Juliet” had what is called “fate” in the story. Romeo for example, says, “Some consequence yet hanging in the stars… by some vile forfeit of untimely death/But he hath the steerage over my course Direct my sail” (I, iv, 112-117). He is explaining to his fellow friends that he had dreams which he leads to him too die at a very young age because of something in the stars, something that will happen. Romeo also says “I fear, too early, for my mind misgives, Some consequence yet hanging in the stars, Shall bitterly begin his fearful date, With this night’s revels, and expire the term, Of a despised life closed in my breast, By some vile forfeit of untimely death.” (I, iv, 107-112). He is saying that he is getting ready for his date with Juliet but, but all the things that are happening, Romeo is thinking about taking his life. This involves fate. Romeo doesn’t feel he is the one that makes decisions; it is all a higher purpose, a different power. He refers to the power of fate. Like the