R & J Prompt 3 Response
The concept of fate, as portrayed in Romeo and Juliet, is very different from the biblical worldview. According to the biblical worldview, God is in control of life. Although both worldviews support the idea that there is a power greater than man working for either the benefit or detriment of mankind, at the same time the two worldviews are incredibly different. The concept of fate states that your future is predetermined and that there is no way to change your future. The biblical worldview states that although God is ultimately in control and leads you throughout your daily life, you are still the one that chooses whether or not to let Him lead you. In the Bible, God promised that he would give a son to Sarai, the …show more content…
When Isaac, the child God actually promised, was born, Sarai, now called Sarah, and Hagar, started fighting. Eventually Abram, now called Abraham, had to force Hagar to leave. In the same way Romeo and Juliet decided to take matters into their own hands. Since they are from warring families, Romeo and Juliet decide to make plans with Friar Lawrence to be married in secret. This plan backfires, however, when Romeo is banished from Verona. This does not hinder his love for Juliet, or her love for Romeo. Soon after Romeo’s banishment, Juliet’s parents decide to arrange for her to be married to Count Paris, a kinsman to the Prince of Verona. Since he is not only in a neutral position in the dispute between the Montagues and Capulets, but a wise and godly man, Juliet decides to consult Friar Lawrence for advice. The Friar then conceives a plan to cancel the wedding. “Take thou this vial, being then in bed, and this distilled liquor drink thou off; when presently through all thy veins shall run a cold and drowsy humor, for no pulse shall keep his native progress, but surcease. No warmth, no breath shall testify thou livest. The roses in thy lips and cheeks shall fade to paly ashes, thy eyes' windows fall like death when he
The concept of fate, as portrayed in Romeo and Juliet, is very different from the biblical worldview. According to the biblical worldview, God is in control of life. Although both worldviews support the idea that there is a power greater than man working for either the benefit or detriment of mankind, at the same time the two worldviews are incredibly different. The concept of fate states that your future is predetermined and that there is no way to change your future. The biblical worldview states that although God is ultimately in control and leads you throughout your daily life, you are still the one that chooses whether or not to let Him lead you. In the Bible, God promised that he would give a son to Sarai, the …show more content…
When Isaac, the child God actually promised, was born, Sarai, now called Sarah, and Hagar, started fighting. Eventually Abram, now called Abraham, had to force Hagar to leave. In the same way Romeo and Juliet decided to take matters into their own hands. Since they are from warring families, Romeo and Juliet decide to make plans with Friar Lawrence to be married in secret. This plan backfires, however, when Romeo is banished from Verona. This does not hinder his love for Juliet, or her love for Romeo. Soon after Romeo’s banishment, Juliet’s parents decide to arrange for her to be married to Count Paris, a kinsman to the Prince of Verona. Since he is not only in a neutral position in the dispute between the Montagues and Capulets, but a wise and godly man, Juliet decides to consult Friar Lawrence for advice. The Friar then conceives a plan to cancel the wedding. “Take thou this vial, being then in bed, and this distilled liquor drink thou off; when presently through all thy veins shall run a cold and drowsy humor, for no pulse shall keep his native progress, but surcease. No warmth, no breath shall testify thou livest. The roses in thy lips and cheeks shall fade to paly ashes, thy eyes' windows fall like death when he