What is the role of Fate in Romeo and Juliet?
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Fate is the controlling influence that brings Romeo and Juliet together but also dooms their love.
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It's clear from the beginning that Romeo and Juliet are fated to be together.
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Romeo calls himself, "fortune's fool" after he kills Tybalt. I think free choice is part of that, as his banishment as a result of this sets his (their) fate in motion.
I think that the missed messages about Juliet's "fake" death, as well serve to get across the idea of fate controlling events.