Fate's Role in Romeo and Juliet From the very beginning of his timeless love story Shakespeare proclaims Romeo and Juliet are "star-crossed lovers." ... The audience is also made aware that the characters themselves believe in fate. ... Romeo does, and he reads the guest list for the illiterate servant. ... Romeo agrees to attend, for he sees Rosaline, the girl he is in love with's, name on the list, and sees it as a chance to further court her. ... As a result, Romeo is banished and Romeo and Juliet's marriage begins to unwind. ...

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Fate is predestined events that had already been decided for the characters. ... Choice is free will, what the characters decide to do regardless of what may or may not be the right thing to do. ... One example is when the servant of Capulet asks Romeo to read the invitation list for him. ... Another example is when Romeo met with Juliet. ... Romeo's impulsive nature is one of the causes that ultimately led to the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. ...

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