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    The tragedy of Romeo and Juliet can be held accountable by fate and destiny. A predetermined course with an inevitable outcome is fate, which all individuals must meet. Fate is not the only factor contributing to the deaths of Romeo and Juliet; many characters with unintentional doings can also be blamed for the deaths of these lovers. Furthermore, the enmity and the pressure created by the parents of Romeo and Juliet can also hold much blame for their downfall. Hence, no one factor or character…

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    Whose fault is it really, when something unpredictable disrupts a plan? The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is a play written by William Shakespeare, which raises this question. It tells the story of two teens, Romeo and Juliet, who fall in love, but are forced to keep it a secret because their families are enemies. They marry each other clandestinely, and a character named Friar Lawrence comes up with a plan to peacefully expose their relationship to the public. Juliet’s father, though, plans to…

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    Have you ever come across love and fate acting in anything you seen before? Fate is everywhere, especially in books and stories, but it’s something that hides in the crevices of the pages the reader turns as they read. Love, is a bit more obvious since it’s an actual emotion and a reader can see the actions because of it. Now fate, defined from dictionary.com, says that it is, “ The development of events beyond a person’s control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power”. Love is defined…

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    Romeo & Juliet The world of literature is full of many well-written marvels. All of Shakespeare’s plays are in the category, of wonderful pieces of writing that, in my opinion, have no equal. What makes his writings great are the abundance of great characters. Shakespeare’s, Romeo and Juliet is a wonderful example of these great characters; although they contrast in several ways. Romeo and Juliet both are strong characters, in their respective ways, so the reader may have a difficult…

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    Romeo and Juliet, the sad story of fanatical love eventually ending in death. Even though many people already know what is going to happen, they read this never-ending play with the sad theme and dooming tone as fate and society work against the love of Romeo and Juliet. Ultimately ending in sadness and torment for everyone. Through the actions of Friar Lawrence and his choices to marry Romeo and Juliet, use of poor judgment, and his sinful ways lead to a tragic ending. The play begins with an…

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    In the play, “Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare, the two main characters face a tragic death. Romeo and Juliet are the youngest in their family bloodlines, the Montague’s and the Capulet’s. These two families have been fighting and disagreeing for many years and can’t stand to be together. This creates a complication for the lovers, Romeo and Juliet, to be together. They are curious and impulsive at different extents for love-especially for each other. They do whatever it takes to be with…

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    Fate is a mysterious concept. What is it exactly? Does it really exist? These are questions that can never truly be answered. Although some fate was involved, Romeo and Juliet’s hasty and thoughtless actions ultimately caused their unfortunate (but inevitable) demise. They chose to get married too quickly. They chose to get married even though they were never really in love. In the end, their death played a bigger role in the larger scheme of things by ending the feud between their families.…

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    Romeo & Juliet, West Side Story, and The Outsiders all share the same basic themes. One theme that stands out the most is the feuding that takes place between the two groups. In The Outsiders, the Socs and the Greasers are always fighting. Romeo & Juliet has the Montagues and the Capulets and West Side Story has the Jets and the Sharks. In the stories, these groups fight to see who is better and there always is some conflict between them. As you can see, feuds exist between two groups in all of…

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    Romeo and Juliet is said to be the greatest love story ever written.Some people disagree with this statement for many reasons.Many characters and forces separate Romeo and Juliet and ultimately cause their deaths.The characters that separate and ultimately cause the deaths of Romeo and Juliet are Tybalt,Friar Laurence,Romeo,and Juliet.The forces that separate and are ultimately to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet are Hate,Fate,and Love.Ultimately although many characters and forces play…

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    The tragedy of Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare’s theory of tragedy is one in which the protagonists are led to their untimely death, usually because of inescapable fate, character flaws and harrowing sorrow. The well-known tragedy, Romeo and Juliet is one of many that fulfil this definition. It incorporates fate as well as character flaws and great sorrow. Fate in Romeo and Juliet plays a central role in many of the character’s lives. The audience is presented with the idea that the lives of the…

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