Comparing Fate In Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

At this point, everything seemed to be looking up for these fate defying lovers. They were able to run away and now they have a home of their own, which was a beautiful home at that. It was situated right by the beach. In the morning, Juliet was able to wake up to the sound of oceans waves crashing upon the shore and the sizzle of the seafoam as they receded. Often she would wake up early to walk along the beach by herself to enjoy to view and the serenity that it provided. As the breeze greeted her with the scent of saltwater and sand, Juliet would look out onto the horizon and think about her husband, who was still sound asleep in their bed. The mere thought of it brought a smile to her face. At last, they were together and they were free. Nothing could be more perfect in her mind. Little did she know that there was still more that life had to offer.
Two years passed since Romeo and Juliet escaped from Verona to their new home near Venice. During those …show more content…
But in the end, everything must coincide with Fate’s design. Romeo and Juliet were able to live out their fairytale, and it was fun while it lasted. When Fate allowed them some leeway to drift away from the natural order of things, they were able to escape and live together, away from all that hindered their romance. Fate was also kind enough to allow them a child, which they were able to spend two full years with. But alas, Fate can only be so lenient for so long. Eventually, these lovers had to be redirected, and their destinies had to align to what was originally planned. Indeed, Romeo and Juliet did end up taking their own lives. Juliet took her own life by offering herself to defend Romeo. Romeo took his life by cutting it off himself. Despite these famous lovers’ escapades, their destiny ultimately held true to what was set into stone from the beginning. “For never was a story of more woe than this of Juliet and her