Exploring Fate and Free Will in Romeo and Juliet

The video explores the themes of fate and free will in 'Romeo and Juliet', highlighting the Elizabethan context and Boethius' philosophy. It examines how fate influences the characters' lives, particularly Romeo's passive acceptance and the tragic consequences. The narrative discusses the motif of stars as a symbol of fate, the dramatic irony in the play, and the ultimate reconciliation of the feuding families, suggesting that fate and free will are intertwined.

What did Queen Elizabeth translate that reflects on fate?

• The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius

• The Divine Comedy by Dante

• Utopia by Thomas More

• The Prince by Machiavelli

What symbolizes fate in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

• The ocean

• The moon

• The stars

• The sun

How are Romeo and Juliet described in the prologue?

• Doomed lovers

• Joyful lovers

• Star-crossed lovers

• Fortunate lovers

What does Romeo metaphorically compare himself to?

• A tree

• A mountain

• A bird

• A ship

Who does Romeo kill that leads to his exile?

• Benvolio

• Mercutio

• Tybalt

• Paris

What does Juliet criticize as fickle?

• Her parents

• Fate

• Love

• Romeo

What ultimately happens to Romeo and Juliet?

• They both die

• They reconcile their families

• They escape to Mantua

• They overthrow the prince

What event leads to the reconciliation of the Montagues and Capulets?

• The death of the prince

• The exile of Romeo

• The deaths of Romeo and Juliet

• The marriage of Romeo and Juliet

What does Romeo declare when he defies the stars?

• I defy you, stars

• I defy you, destiny

• I defy you, fate

• I defy you, time

What does the prince say is laid upon the families' hate?

• A curse

• A burden

• A challenge

• A scourge