Fate in Romeo and Juliet FATE (f t) n. 1. a. The supposed force, principle, or power that predetermines events. b. The inevitable events predestined by this force. 2. A final result or consequence; an outcome. 3. Unfavorable destiny; doom (New Heritage American Dictionary). Jordanhazy 2 Fate is a force that knows neither age nor opposition. Some call it luck while others call it chance; either way, fate gets the last word. William Shakespeare recognized this timeless force in …showed first 75 words of 1390 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1390 total…chance- plays a central role in the lives of human beings. Romeo met Juliet by chance, then went on to encounter the belligerent Tybalt by chance. Moreover, the letter send to Romeo informing him that Juliet was pretending to be dead went undelivered, again by chance. Lastly, Juliet wakes up too late to save Romeo, once again chance. Fate controls chance, and Jordanhazy 8 ultimately controlled the tragic events in the lives of Romeo and Juliet.