Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. Free will, the ability to make a decision, is a major theme in this tragedy. Throughout the story, there are many examples of free will that led to conflict.
One example of free will is shown at the beginning of the story when Samson chooses to bite his thumb at the Capulet servants passing through. Sampson could have chosen to ignore them and not start conflict, but he instead chose to torment the servants by biting his thumb at them (Shakespeare). Sampson’s choice caused the Montague and Capulets to be punished with the death sentence (Shakespeare).
Another example of free will was shown when Juliet decides to continue talking to her father’s enemy even when she finds out who
One example of free will is shown at the beginning of the story when Samson chooses to bite his thumb at the Capulet servants passing through. Sampson could have chosen to ignore them and not start conflict, but he instead chose to torment the servants by biting his thumb at them (Shakespeare). Sampson’s choice caused the Montague and Capulets to be punished with the death sentence (Shakespeare).
Another example of free will was shown when Juliet decides to continue talking to her father’s enemy even when she finds out who