Snaith // The Conflict of Fate

Within the entirety of Romeo and Juliet as a play, the conflict linking to fate is a prominent theme. Mercutio, the cousin of Romeo Montague, intervenes in a 'challenge' between Tybalt, Capulet and Romeo. It seems to me that Mercutio is perceived to be a significant obstacle to fate throughout the play as he exclaims: 'A plague on both your houses!'. Mercutio's cursing, specifically Shakespeare's…