Conflict in Romeo and Juliet

        An example of conflict in Romeo and Juliet that I've noticed is between  the two "star-crossed lovers" and fate. This "man vs destiny" conflict is helping to solidify the theme of fate, being very controblable. Throughout the play, the conflict between of Romeo and Juliet against fate is displayed from the first page as the chorus sings warning the audience of the tradgey ahead. The conflict that these two seems to encounter is driven by the many forces fighting against them. Their parents, society and their own consciences. But, something they seem to be forgetting are the many forces working for them, the nurse, the friar, and oddly enough death(free will). The goal is to be together, happily and love together. Yet, through all the endeavors Juliet and Romeo have struggled through, its Juliet who, in my opinion, that has shown growth and maturity. Juliet has stepped out of her parents shadow and is showing, little by little, initiative. Fate in the play is something controlled by each characters actions. "I still will stay with thee; And never from this palace of dim night depart again ... I set up my everlasting rest, And shake the yoke of inauspicious stars from this world-wearied flesh."(5.3.6) This explains the choices the Juliet's the purposeful decisions they make. The choice to break away from parents, Juliet's choice to let Romeo in, Romeo's choice to stop fawning over Rosaline, Friars choices to marry them, friars choice to give the poison, the nurses choice to relay messages. Its all about the choices each character has made. Fate is each characters free will being shown. Fate is this drama is each individual choice and decision. 

        The tale of Juliet and Romeo is a story most have heard of or seen intertwined throughtout the society. Conflict can be a daily and everyday thing. the small battle against you and the alarm clock, but would Romeo and Juluet help? Most likely not, unless you take the literal meaning and belief that death will come to you because your actions were unsatisfactory. But Honestly, this conflict can be really only be seen in a religious perspectuive because knowing that your own actions, the actions decided by the freewill of a higher being is what takes us places through life. This conflict gives us a outlook on unrational thinking and how to better handle situations in our life.

Romeo and Juliet: It's Everywhere

Romeo and Juliet is an epic tale of love and death written by William Shakespeare. Through his many pieces, Shakespeare has influenced modern day culture. This influence can be seen through movies, books, media, TV shows, sports teams and many more aspects of the 21st century. In the 1997 movie, Titanic, we are introduced to two people Rose and Jack, (whose intials are very similar to Romeo and Juliet; J and R). Also, quick interest and short relationship. Instead of two families, they come from two classes. The theme of forbidden love is central in both. As well as a a third person Caledon (Titanic) and Paris (Romeo and Juliet), both are striving the young girls heart. Sadly, both stories add in tragedy.