This central idea of fate is first introduced in the Prologue when the chorus refers to Romeo and Juliet as "star-crossed lovers" (Prologue,6): fate is a power often vested in the movement of the stars. This sense of fate guided by the stars remains throughout the play, and the characters themselves are highly aware of it.

The first major example of foreshadowing in relation to Romeo and Juliet's deaths appears when Romeo prepares to go to the Capulet ball, as he fears "some consequence yet hanging in the stars" (I,iv,14). And although h

Methinks I see thee, now thou art so low,

Either my eyesight fails or thou lookest pale.

Friar Lawrence also senses the power of fate and gives a warning to Romeo, "Wisely and slow. They stumble that run fast" (II,iv,101). The priest understands that Romeo may be acting hastily, resulting in a quick demise, and thus warns him not to rush into a marriage with Juliet. This warning further foreshadows the deaths of Romeo and Juliet.

is initial encounter at the ball with Juliet may seem appropriate for their love and romance, the meeting of the two is actually in opposition to the laws of destiny outlined not only in the stars, but also by the lawgivers of their society.

What if it be a poison which the Friar

Juliet later has doubts about taking the drug that Friar Lawrence has given her, as her misgivings foreshadow her death and Ro

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