Fate (Part 2)

In this lesson, we will continue to explore how Shakespeare presents the theme of fate in Romeo and Juliet. We will revisit the contextual Elizabethan attitudes towards fate and re-examine some of the most interesting interpretations of fate that Shakespeare presents across his narrative.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is the correct literary definition of 'Fate'?

The development of events outside a person's control, regarded as predetermined by a supernatural or higher power. The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. A person's condition or standing in life determined by material possessions or financial wealth. The ability or capacity to act or do something effectively.

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Q2.True or False: Shakespeare uses a range of both explicit and more subtle foreshadowing within Romeo and Juliet.

True False

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Q3.Which of the following scenes is fate most clearly referenced for the audience?

Act 2, Scene 1 Prologue Act 5, Scene 2 Act 1, Scene 4

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Q4.Which two examples of motif within Romeo and Juliet are used by Shakespeare to present his ideas about fate?

Sky; Ravens Night; Water Darkness; Stars Spells; Roses

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Q5.Can you complete the following quotation from the Romeo in Act 5, Scene 1: "“Is it even so? then I ........you, .............!”

Defy; Stars Fight; Darkness Plague; Fate Hate; Death

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is the correct literary definition of 'Fate'?

1/5

Q2.True or False: Shakespeare uses a range of both explicit and more subtle foreshadowing within Romeo and Juliet.

True False

2/5

Q3.Which of the following scenes is fate most clearly referenced for the audience?

Act 2, Scene 1 Prologue Act 5, Scene 2 Act 1, Scene 4

3/5

Q4.Which two examples of motif within Romeo and Juliet are used by Shakespeare to present his ideas about fate?

Sky; Ravens Night; Water Darkness; Stars Spells; Roses

4/5

Q5.Can you complete the following quotation from the Romeo in Act 5, Scene 1: "“Is it even so? then I ........you, .............!”

Defy; Stars Fight; Darkness Plague; Fate Hate; Death

5/5

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Revisiting Romeo and Juliet - Fate (2)

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Q1.What is the correct definition of 'Fragility'?

Insignificant; unimportant. Afflicted with ill health or disease. Able to withstand force, pressure, or wear. The quality of being vulnerable, easily broken or damaged.

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Q2.True or False: Romeo shows both an awareness and a defiance of the power of fate in the narrative.

True False

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Q3.Which of the following is NOT a belief widely held about fate in the Elizabethan period?

That using astrology, fate could be interpreted from the stars That is was useless to fight against fate, as it was a higher power That God and fate would fight for control of human lives That human beings had little control over their lives and destinies

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Q4.Can you complete the following quotation from Romeo in Act 3? “Oh I am fortune’s ...........!”

Toy Idiot Fool Puppet

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Q5.Can you complete the following quotation from the Romeo in Act 5, Scene 1: "..............the yoke of .................... stars."

Shake; Inauspicious Fight; Callous Break; Wrathful Hate; Unfortunate

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Revisiting Romeo and Juliet - Fate (2)

Now you have completed the lesson content for today, have a go at the following quiz which will assess your understanding of the content that we have covered together! Good luck!

Q1.What is the correct definition of 'Fragility'?

Insignificant; unimportant. Afflicted with ill health or disease. Able to withstand force, pressure, or wear. The quality of being vulnerable, easily broken or damaged.

1/5

Q2.True or False: Romeo shows both an awareness and a defiance of the power of fate in the narrative.

True False

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Q3.Which of the following is NOT a belief widely held about fate in the Elizabethan period?

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Q4.Can you complete the following quotation from Romeo in Act 3? “Oh I am fortune’s ...........!”

Toy Idiot Fool Puppet

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Q5.Can you complete the following quotation from the Romeo in Act 5, Scene 1: "..............the yoke of .................... stars."

Shake; Inauspicious Fight; Callous Break; Wrathful Hate; Unfortunate

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Lesson summary: Fate (Part 2)

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