How Far is Juliet's Fate decided by the World in Which She Lives?
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Romeo and Juliet How Far is Juliet's Fate decided by the World in Which She Lives? The fate of Juliet is not solely dependant on her own actions. It is in fact hugely affected by the world around her, and many of the actions of other characters in the play influence her fate. One such character is her father, Lord Capulet. Capulet is one of the major characters that helps decide Juliet's fate, as he is the one who tries to force Juliet into marriage with Paris. He is so angered when she refuses that he quotes "My fingers itch" This shows the true magnitude of his emotions, and what pressure Juliet is under to marry Paris. Another key character is that of Friar Lawrence, who is arguably the most influential character for Juliet in the whole play. Towards the beginning of the play, Friar Lawrence agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet through a...

