The theme that nothing and no one can escape fate is displayed through dramatic irony and foreshadowing in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. The literary element dramatic irony is used in an impactful manor when developing theme. For example, it is stated in the text “Some consequence yet hanging in the stars shall bitterly begin his fearful date/ With this nights revels” (I.IIII.108-109). This particular quote is stating how Romeo had a premonition of unfortunate events that would occur due to his attendance at the Capulet party, Romeo proceeded to the party anyway. Romeo going to the party shows that he accepts and acknowledges that regardless of his actions fate will appear in another way. This is dramatic irony because the audience
