Romeo and Juliet- Key theme of FATE - Causes and effects table in GCSE English Literature

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Created on: 26-10-21 15:32

Romeo and Juliet- Key theme of FATE

Causes

The prologue suggests that astrological imagery is against them therefore playing a significant role in the deaths.
Death references play a significant role in the theme of fate, for example, mercuito places a curse upon the two houses at his death foreshadowing the fates of the rest of the characters.
Fate goes against the characters personal responsabillity

Effects

the stars are against Romeo and Juliet. although they constantly reference it, it was more to do with Gods will to sacrifice them.
the death in the play highlights their doomed destinies.

Overall summary

Fate is referenced through astrological and religious imagerydeath has a key role in their love considering it highlights Romeo and Juliet's doomed destiny. fate pin points they are going against their responsibilities.

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