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Analysis of various literature questions, with potential arguments for each theme that can be used in your literature essay. I used these notes to get 97% on my paper 2 exam literature essay, and I hope they will help you too. I have included quotes and the analysis necessary for everything argued. Covers themes of fate, free will, youth, family feud/conflict, violence, sex.

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prologue describes lovers as star crossed
to say fate controls them
controlled by the stars indicating a predestined outcome

Romeo's premonitions
before Capulet feast he has a sense of foreboding saying
my mind misgives some consequence yet hanging in the stars
Shows his awareness of an impending doom showing his belief
in fate's power over his life


Esther ne Yeves fillet
is dead he cries out Then I
defy you Stars completes idea that their love opposes destiny
Romeo's defiance plays into hands of fate
his determination to spend eternity with Juliet results
in their deaths

Romeo and Juliet's decision to pursue love knowing the
dangers posed by their feuding families is a testament
to their free will

Juliet says If they do see thee they will murder thee
she acknowledges the risk
they looth choose to defy their families societal expectations
shows their choices shape their destiny


It is Romeo's impulsive decision to kill Tybalt that leads
to his banishment
and sets the stage for the subsequent
misfortunes


Juliet's decision to take the potion provided by Friar Laurence
despite the risks involved shows her drive to control her

hen she says Give me give me O tell not me of fear

, her willingness to face death rather than live without Romeo
shows her role in shaping her destiny even when fate is
prominent

the tragedy of the play is a result of fate and free will
series of unfortunate events leading to their deaths
miscommunication about Juliet's death and Romeo's subsequent
suicide
seem orchestrated by fate

however it is the characters choices Romeo's decision to end
his life and Juliet's choice to join him in death that seal their
fate

Friar Laurence says A greater power than we can contradict
Hath thwarted our intents
acknowledging the overwhelming force of fate

fate sets the stage for the lovers tragic end
Their choices and actions driven by free will lead to their
demise




Play begins with a street brawl between the servants of the Montagnes
and Capulets
Shows the deep rooted animosity

Tybalt explicitly expresses his hatred
saying what drawn and talk of peace I hate the word As I
hate hell all Montagnes and thee
shows this hatred is not limited to the older generation
lout is ingrained in the younger members of looth families
affecting their actions and relationships

despite the couples love for each other they are aware
of the danger of their union

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