What is the symbolism of fate in Romeo and Juliet.
2006-06-08 11:41:47 · 11 answers · asked by hheeyyssuupp 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
the "stars" are a symbol of fate. the play starts w/ 2 "star-crossed" lovers. no matter how they try and plan to deny their fate- and fall in love/ live happily ever after- they are doomed.
2006-06-08 11:45:25 · answer #1 · answered by bellytail 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Inevitability of Fate
In its first address to the audience, the Chorus states that Romeo and Juliet are “star-crossed”—that is to say that fate (a power often vested in the movements of the stars) controls them (Prologue.6). This sense of fate permeates the play, and not just for the audience. The characters also are quite aware of it: Romeo and Juliet constantly see omens. When Romeo believes that Juliet is dead, he cries out, “Then I defy you, stars,” completing the idea that the love between Romeo and Juliet is in opposition to the decrees of destiny (V.i.24). Of course, Romeo’s defiance itself plays into the hands of fate, and his determination to spend eternity with Juliet results in their deaths. The mechanism of fate works in all of the events surrounding the lovers: the feud between their families (it is worth noting that this hatred is never explained; rather, the reader must accept it as an undeniable aspect of the world of the play); the horrible series of accidents that ruin Friar Lawrence’s seemingly well-intentioned plans at the end of the play; and the tragic timing of Romeo’s suicide and Juliet’s awakening. These events are not mere coincidences, but rather manifestations of fate that help bring about the unavoidable outcome of the young lovers’ deaths.
The concept of fate described above is the most commonly accepted interpretation. There are other possible readings of fate in the play: as a force determined by the powerful social institutions that influence Romeo and Juliet’s choices, as well as fate as a force that emerges from Romeo and Juliet’s very personalities.
2006-06-08 11:45:54 · answer #2 · answered by Dukie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Symbol Of Fate
2017-01-20 13:04:40 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The story of Romeo and Juliet is a story of love, tragic endings, and fate. The lovers (romeo and juliet) find themselves in love, but their parents do not agree on them loving each other. The parents did not get along with one another, so romeo and juliet decide to die so that they can be together. Romeo thinks that Juliet is dead, so he kills himself. When juliet sees that romeo is dead, she kills herself. If the parents got along, romeo and juliet wouldn't have died. The story teaches us that we should try our best to get along with everyone, no matter what they think about us. The symbolism of fate in the story is that romeo and juliet loved each other so much, they wanted to be together forever.
2006-06-08 11:56:26 · answer #4 · answered by luvdepp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
love knows no bounds. one would do anything for love.its like the irony of fate in which their families are at odds with each other and yet they feel so much love for each other.
2006-06-08 11:45:46 · answer #5 · answered by onehello67 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love with no good ending
2006-06-08 11:43:43 · answer #6 · answered by YourDreamDoc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
2 kids in love from 2 different families...Racism..prejudice..thats what its about ...and HEY! Its still exists today
2006-06-08 11:45:35 · answer #7 · answered by celine8388 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She kills herself so they can be together cause she thinks he's already dead....but he's not. He wanted everyone to think that
2006-06-08 11:44:00 · answer #8 · answered by send_felix_mail 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the way in which the two meet and the way in which they die!
2006-06-08 11:43:51 · answer #9 · answered by skater boi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont love someone you hate
2006-06-08 11:45:00 · answer #10 · answered by tomvec629 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋