Essay About Capulet Ball And Conclusion Of Romeo

Romeo And Juliet
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Time and Fate in Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet, said to be one of the most famous love stories
of all times, is a play anchored on time and fate. Some actions are
believed to occur by chance or by destiny. The timing of each action
influences the outcome of the play. While some events are of less
significance, some are crucial to the development of this tragedy. The
substantial events that inspire the conclusion of Romeo and Juliet are;
the Capulet ball, the quarrel experienced by Tybalt and Romeo, and Friar
Johns plague.
A servant to Capulet, who is incapable of reading the list of
guests, asks for Romeos assistance. Romeo notices that Rosaline, his
lover, is among these names. Benvolio challenges Romeo to compare her
with other “beauties.” Benvolio predicts, “Compare her face with some
that I shall show,/ And I will make thee think thy swan a crow.” (I, ii,
l 86-87) To show his appreciation, the servant asks for Romeos presence
at the ball. Romeo should have considered the servants warning; if
Romeo occupies the name of Montague, he shall not be permitted. Once at
the ball, Romeo is searching for a maiden to substitute the unrequited
love of Rosaline. Romeo happens to gaze upon Juliet, who charms Romeo.
Romeo proclaims, ” Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight!/ For
neer saw true beauty till this night.” (I, v, l 52-53) Since Romeo
declares his love for Juliet, she feels the attraction also. They
believe that they are in love and must marry. However, it is a genuine
coincidence that Romeo and Juliet were at the same place, at the same
time.
Some days after the ball, Benvolio and Mercutio are conversing,
in regard to the quarrelsome weather. Benvolio declares, “The day is
hot, the Capulets abroad,/ And if we meet we shall not scape a brawl,/
For now these got days is the mad blood stirring.” (III, i, l 2-4) At
this point, Tybalt, who has challenged Romeo because of his appearance
at the masquerade, enters, seeking Romeo. On Romeos behalf, Mercutio
struggles with Tybalt, while Romeo, who is filled with love for his new
cousin, tries to end their boldness. Before escaping, Tybalt plunges
his sword into Mercutio, causing death to fall upon him. Mercutio blames
Romeo and the feud for his fate. Romeo kills Tybalt, who taunts Romeo,
upon his return. Romeo fears he will be condemned to death if he does
not flee before the arrival of the Prince. Benvolio recalls the events
that have happened, with some embellishment. The Prince declares:
And for that offence/ Immediately we do exile him hence./ I hav an in
your hates proceeding,/ My blood for your rude brawls doth lie
a-bleeding;/ But Ill amerce you with so strong a fine/ That you shall
repent the loss of mine./ I will be deaf to pleading and excuses;/ Nor
tears nor prayers shall purchase out abuses;/ Therefore use none. Let
Romeo hence in haste,/ Else, when hes found, that hour is his last./
Bear hence this body and attend our will./ Mercy but murders, pardoning
those that kill.
(III, i, l 185-195)
Due to the disturbance of Veronas street and the losses of
Tybalt and Mercutio, the Prince must penalize Romeo. However, the