Throughout many periods in history, people have believed that their only worth and life work comes through destiny that is already written. However, this is usually untrue and not applicable, therefore affecting the mentality and lives of many. But in Romeo and Juliet, it is shown that destiny has the upper hand compared to personal choices. The character’s choices are not what causes their untimely demise, but it is the complex destiny that has existed before them. Destiny plays a significant role in the lives of the protagonists of both texts. In Romeo and Juliet, their love is predetermined to end in tragedy due to the feud between their families, which creates a hostile environment that ultimately leads to their untimely deaths. The prologue of the play foreshadows their tragic fate by stating that "a pair of star-crossed lovers take their life." This suggests that their fate was determined by forces beyond their control, and their love was doomed from the start. Similarly, in Pyramus and Thisbe, their love is hindered by the wall that separates them, which is a metaphor for the social barriers that prevent them from being together. In both texts, destiny creates obstacles that prevent the lovers from achieving their desires, ultimately leading to their downfall. …show more content…
In Romeo and Juliet, Romeo's impulsive decision to attend the Capulet's party leads to his meeting with Juliet, which ultimately sparks their love story. His rash decisions, such as killing Tybalt and choosing to die by Juliet's side, also play a significant role in their tragic end. Similarly, in Pyramus and Thisbe, the two lovers' decision to meet secretly under the mulberry tree leads to a tragic misunderstanding and the deaths of both lovers. Their personal choices, while perhaps well-intentioned, ultimately lead to their