Throughout the duration of the play, actions always end in a predetermined way. Whether it was the death of the lovers or their rushed marriage, the play still continued as it had started. A tale of misfortune and destiny, overlapping the mockery of choice with Romeo’s flaws. Knowing the consequences would not have helped Romeo, as his choices and impulsive actions only lead him further and further into the plans of the stars. The play as a whole proves how not only Romeo and Juliet's lives had an ending, but also a purpose. Fate implies the existence of an ending that was always meant to be, meaning at any point in Juliet or Romeo’s life, their purpose was to end the feud between the two families. Shakespeare wrote to demonstrate that no matter