Who Was Responsible For The Deaths Of Romeo And Juliet

When things aren’t meant to be people usually realize it and try to make change for the better, but for Romeo and Juliet they thought they could trust fate. After multiple severe occasions involving them and their families they still hoped that fate was on their side, which led to their death. Although the actions of others caused chaos amongst them, ultimately Romeo and Juliet's death was decided by fate because they were “star crossed lovers”, Romeo was always at the wrong place at the wrong time, and other character foreshadow the downfall of Romeo and Juliet

One reason Romeo and Juliets death was caused by fate is because the two young lovers were simply not meant to be together. A piece of evidence showing Romeo and Juliet were star-crossed lovers is in when Shakespeare writes “A pair of star-cross’d lovers take their life” (Prologue,Line 6). This shows Shakespeare predetermines that Romeo and Juliet were never meant to be together, by calling them “star-crossed lovers”. Which simply means lovers whose relationship is doomed to fail.

A piece of evidence to support thiis is “ Romeo: [Draws his sword] Draw, Benvolio. Beat down their weapons. Gentlemen, for shame! Forbear this outrage. Tybalt, Mercutio! The Prince expressly hath Forbidden bandying in Verona streets. Hold, Tybalt! Good Mercutio! Mercutio and Tybalt fight. Romeo tries to break up the fight. Tybalt stabs Mercutio under Romeo’s outstretched arm”(Act 3, Scene 1, Lines 78-84). In other words Romeo interferes with a interaction between Tybalt and Mercutio leading to the death of Mercuito. This shows how Romeo was in the wrong place at the wrong time, this major conflict involving Romeo caused him to be exiled which determine the fate between Romeo and