... severe bad luck. For example, the fact that he, Romeo- the only son of Montague, falls in love with Juliet- the only daughter of Capulet. And their two families happen to be "ancient" enemies. One other example, at the Capulet's ball- which is full to the brim with Capulets, Tybalt is the ONLY Capulet who ... happen will end bitterly. The reference to fate is "hanging in the stars" it relates back to the Elizabethan attitude and beliefs towards fate. Another example of fate in action during the play is in Act 5 Scene 1 where Romeo says "I dreamt my lady found me dead"- this is another pr...

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