Romeo And Juliet Fate Quotes

Fate works in strange, sometimes even unpleasant ways. This concept has appeared in many types of literature, including the classic tale of two young teenagers who fell for one another, but were born from families with a long standing feud. In William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, fate continuously thwarts their star-crossed romance before they ever meet in the form of a warning, during their attempt to be together as their plan unfavorably unravels, and as they meet their ends, moments apart from each other.
From the beginning, fate warns Romeo and Juliet that tragedy is in their future. Particularly, fate warns Romeo that “Some consequence yet hanging in the stars shall bitterly begin his fearful date” (1.4.109-110). This quote illustrates

Friar Lawrence worries as he finds out about the letter never reaching Romeo for the reason that, “The letter was not nice but full of charge, of dear import, and the neglecting it may do much danger” (5.2.18-20). This quote elucidates how their plan seems to be flawed, with each step coming to an unfavorable ending. Although it seems as though the plan was set to succeed, as promised by Friar Lawrence, something seems to keep the two from their desired ending. The letter not getting successfully delivered, because of unexpected circumstances, ultimately leads to their unfortunate deaths. When Romeo finds out about Juliet, he declares, “Is it e’en so? Then I defy you, stars!” (5.1.24). This quote illustrates once more how Romeo is aware of fate’s role in their lives. Romeo, who has just learned of Juliet’s “death”, immediately exclaims how fate stands in opposition to his desires. He declares how fate is the sole cause of Juliet’s ending, and how he hopes to fight his destiny. While Romeo and Juliet try their hardest to conquer the stars, new problems continue to arise, keeping the two further away from each

Juliet, who discovers Romeo’s body, hopes that “some poison yet doth hang on them, to make [her] die with a restorative” (5.3.164-166). The two lovers, while being so close, are once again, so far apart. As predetermined destiny has guaranteed, they have missed their window, since she has woken up a moment too late. Romeo and Juliet’s love for one another doesn’t seem to be enough to fight fate. Previously, Friar Lawrence mentions fate’s role in their story, as he states, “A greater power than we can contradict hath thwarted our intents” (5.3.153-154). Friar Lawrence blames the tribulations they have endured on a higher power. Romeo and Juliet have been doing everything they could imagine to achieve their happy ending. Nonetheless, they are unsuccessful against the mighty force of fate. Romeo and Juliet have been cursed from the beginning, no matter how much they try to deny their predetermined