Predetermined destiny is a major theme in the play, Romeo and Juliet. First offhand, the lovers are considered to be "star-cross'd" which means they are ill-fated from the start. As mentioned in the prologue, "From ancient grudge break to new mutiny,Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean"(I.I.III-IV), describes how the relationship between the Montagues and Capulets has been so volatile since the dawn of time. Now, to discuss the events which make " a plague o'both your houses" prophetic: this statement applies to a series of events after Mercutio's death. In revenge, Romeo kills Tybalt in a fit of rage and realizes he has become "fortune's fool"(4.1). ...
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