Which detail from Act V, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet best reflects the way that fate contributes to the catastrophe?
A. Friar John purposefully does not deliver important news to Romeo.
B. Friar Laurence is disappointed that Romeo has not read his letter.
C. Friar Laurence does not tell Friar John what is written in the letter.
D. Friar John is prevented from delivering the letter due to a quarantine.
Answer (1)
In Act V, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet, fate's role is highlighted through Friar John's inability to deliver the letter due to a quarantine. This moment demonstrates how uncontrollable circumstances contribute to the play's tragic outcome. The failure of communication further illustrates the overarching theme of fate determining the characters' tragic ends. ;
