The first example of fate in the play transpires in Act 1 Scene 2. Romeo and Benvolio discover there is going to be a banquet held at the Capulet Mansion that evening. Capulet's servant is given a list of guests invited. Capulet's servant asks two strangers for help in reading it. The servant calls upon Romeo and Benvolio to assist him. Many declare that the fact that the servant asks the two men is fate in itself, based on the fact that the servant asked Romeo and Benvolio out of all the people that he possibly could ask, but actually in this instance, the two men are controlling fate. Romeo knows by going to the Capulet's estate he will be in great jeopardy due to the rivalry between the Capulets and

Romeo states fate will no longer control the actions that have taken place, but fate alone has not controlled any of the actions throughout the play. Romeo has controlled fate. Romeo then travels back to Verona thinking Juliet is dead. Romeo utters his last few words to Juliet and drinks the toxic solution. The young boy's fate is decided. Romeo's fate is ultimately death. Juliet then awakes and is overcome by grief seeing Romeo's death stricken body and decides to join Romeo. Juliet kisses the poison off Romeo's lips and finishes it off with a dagger.

the Montagues. It is known that the party is only for those on the list and any Montague in attendance would be a vast disgrace to all Capulets. Although this fact is relevant to Romeo, he sees that the beloved Rosalind will be there and immediately insists upon attending the engagement.

An additional act of self-controlled fate occurs when Mercutio is slain by Tybalt and Romeo then kills Tybalt. Romeo killing Tybalt will only result in an unmerciful future for Romeo. Many believe that it is fate that Tybalt is killed by Romeo because nothing promising ever happens to Romeo. This statement is incorrect. The reason why Mercutio dies by the hand of Tybalt is the untimely ignorance of Romeo. Romeo tries to intervene during the duel, which gives Tybalt light to strike a substantial blow that ends Mercutio's life. Romeo has one of two choices that will decide his fate forever; walk away or seek revenge on Tybalt. Romeo, filled with anger and adrenaline, attempts to obtain his revenge by taking the life of Tybalt. It is evident that Tybalt is an extremely skillful sword fighter by Mercutio's flattery of him when he states that Tybalt is, "more than Prince of Cats" (2. 4. 19). "The very butcher of a silk button, a duellist, a duellist!" (2. 4. 3). With this said, Romeo is also tempting his own fate. Romeo has just married Juliet and already he could be turning Juliet into a very young widow. As well, Romeo is deciding the fate of his relationship with Juliet. If Romeo murders Tybalt there will be grave consequences to follow from not only the law officials, but from the Capulet family as well. If Romeo wants to be with Juliet, Romeo must attempt to make amends with Juliet's family. Killing Tybalt will only result in more hatred between the families that will in turn bring Romeo and Juliet further apart. Romeo mercilessly fights and kills Tybalt in the streets of

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