The Role of Chance in William Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet :: Romeo and Juliet Essays

The Role of Chance in Romeo and Juliet         In William Shakespeargons classic Elizabethan Tragedy Romeo & Juliet we are asked to determine what events in the story are happen, coincidence or fate.  Although some scholars are persuaded to relate as to how chance and coincidence are tools of fate, I feel as though e verything is both chance or coincidence.  If everything was controlled by fate then life would be pointless.  We would have no decisions to make, it would all be predetermined.  That is why I dont reckon in fate, and so, naturally I have determined that Romeo & Juliet is non controlled by fate.  I was also told that people in the Middle tocopherol believe in fate full out.  So much that they expire at crazy speeds in their cars around corners without thinking twice.  They believe that if in that respect is a car around that corner, then it was fated to happen and they would notwithstanding die if they were going the speed limit.  I believe that Romeo & Juliet take there own holes with bad decisions.         Chance plays a major piece of music in the story.  Everything starts in the very beginning when Montegue and Capulet servants just happen to mar paths in a public place.  This is a chance meeting.  Coincidence cannot be involved now because it is too early in the story.  Also by chance, the servants are talking of their hatred of the other family and there un go awayingness to reserve insults.  The opening line of the play is, Gregory, on my word, well not carry coals. (pg.6)  kernel he will not stand for any insults.  This results in the iron out that forces Prince Escalus to make the decree that If ever you disturb our streets again your lives shall pay the waive of the peace. (pg.14)  He is saying that the next person who starts a fight will be executed.  This decree results in Romeos banishment, and his banishment is the reason for Juliet faking her death, which caused both of them to die.  other act of chance is when Romeo climbs over the Capulet houses wall right next to Juliets room.         The very first coincidental event is on page 4, before the demonstrable play begins, it is that the Montagues and Capulets are fighting.