"Romeo and Juliet"

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This paper discusses and analyzes "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare. Specifically, the paper examines the influence of destiny or fate on the lovers' lives. The paper claims that in "Romeo and Juliet," the two main characters' personal choices cannot defy their destiny or fate that is written in the stars. The paper also states that the feud between the two families does not justify their ultimate actions.

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"Romeo and Juliet are fated lovers, and all of these productions make that very clear. The feud between their families may have torn them apart, but it certainly did not justify their taking their own lives. That they both die because of a misunderstanding and miscommunication only shows that their ultimate fate was exactly what was meant to happen. Their destiny led them to their deaths, and to the situation that led them down the path to their deaths. Romeo and Juliet could not escape their fate, even though today it seems as if they had many choices open to them. Each of their personal choices would ultimately take them toward each other, and toward the destiny waiting for them. These indicate that personal choice can be influential, and even vital for a person to fulfill their destiny."

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