Fate vs. Free Will by Abby Kessel

kesselabby — 2025-04-01 05:36:34 UTC

Was the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet the result of fate or their own choices? Please respond with at lease 2 sentences.

kesselabby — 2025-04-01 05:46:04 UTC

Does this line suggest that Romeo and Juliet have any control over their destiny?:

“A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life.” (Prologue)

kesselabby — 2025-04-01 05:46:57 UTC

Is Juliet making an independent choice here, or is she controlled by fate?:

“Deny thy father and refuse thy name; Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, And I’ll no longer be a Capulet.” (Act 2, Scene 2)

kesselabby — 2025-04-01 05:47:41 UTC

Did Romeo have any other choices at this moment?:

“Thus with a kiss I die.” (Act 5, Scene 3)

kesselabby — 2025-04-01 05:48:13 UTC

Does Romeo take responsibility for killing Tybalt, or does he blame fate?:

“O, I am fortune’s fool!” (Act 3, Scene 1)

kesselabby — 2025-04-01 05:58:52 UTC

Does Juliet have any control over the fact that she fell in love with Romeo before knowing his last name?:

“My only love sprung from my only hate! / Too early seen unknown, and known too late!” (Act 1, Scene 5)

kesselabby — 2025-04-01 05:59:59 UTC

Does the failed letter delivery show that fate is working against Romeo and Juliet? Or is it just an accident?:

“Unhappy fortune!” (Act 5, Scene 2 – Friar Lawrence upon realizing Romeo never received the letter)

kesselabby — 2025-04-01 06:31:26 UTC

For Funziez: Can you think of a movie or book where fate decides what happens?