Romeo and Juliet Group

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jason333444
jason333444
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High School - 9th Grade

Is the following quote below from "Romeo and Juliet" fate?

"Is it even so? Then I defy you stars! Thou know'st my lodging; get me ink and paper, and hire post-horses; I willl hence to-night."

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Posted by jason333444 on Wednesday April 29, 2009 at 4:44 AM and tagged with fate, quote, romeo and juliet.

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  1. troutmiller Teacher
    High School - 12th Grade

    eNotes Editor

    Yes, the theme of fate is evident here.  Romeo finds that Juliet has died (actually, she just drank the potion to make her appear dead and he hasn't received the news yet that it's a trick). That was when he said, "is it even so?"  He doesn't want to believe it, but Balthasar saw her being taken to the family tomb.  The mention of fate is when he says, "then I defy you stars!"  He is speaking directly to fate here.  He feels that fate has had control of everything that has happened to him so far.  Instead of questioning whether or not Juliet is really dead, he immediately shows his anger towards fate.  According to Romeo, it is fate's fault that Juliet is dead and that he can no longer be with her.

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    http://www.enotes.com/romeo/act-v-scenes-1-2-summary-anal...

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    Posted by troutmiller on Wednesday April 29, 2009 at 4:53 AM