The Inevitability of Fate and Forcefulness of Love in 'Romeo and Juliet'

 Shakespeare, whose plays span the genres of tragedy, love, history and death, is considered to be one of the most significant English historian and play writer of all times. Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” set in the Elizabethan period, which involves the appeal of the young hero and heroine, whose families, the Montagues and the Capulets, respectively, are ruthless enemies is such that they have become, the representative type of star-crossed lovers. Shakespeare relates to many themes involving love and emotions. Throughout the film “The best of me” several similar themes are also presented in its depiction. The movie is determined to be former high school sweethearts who live through a traumatic event that isolates the couple, but after 20 years apart a reunion will reignite the love they've never forgotten. The similarities between the two performances themes include, The Inevitability of Fate, and the forcefulness of love. In relation to his relevance in the 21st Century, these themes take place is society today as they were when they were first published.

Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” explores the profound act of “The forcefulness of love” throughout the play. The two lovers fate and its Inevitability play an extremely powerful role throughout the story. In its first statement to the audience Shakespeare applies that Romeo and Juliet are star cross lovers or as society would announce this action of love at first site. With the feud between the two lovers’ families, shows how fate is displayed in this century. Although this hatred is never explained, the feud between the two families must be excepted by the reader as a definite characteristic of the play. The tremendous event that is the timing of Romeos suicide and Juliet’s awakening still remains the most uncontrollable event of fate. This theme is shown in multiple movies in the ‘film the best of me’. The comparison of fate is portrayed in this film as the loves are drawn back together after several years as if it is intended to be. This shows its deliberate occurrence throughout both acts as these events are not coincidental, but rather manifestations of the inevitability of fate that lead to the lovers’ future. The similarity between the two objectives shows the impact that Shakespeare has on today’s society but also its relevance on numerous films throughout the 21st century.

Love, a variety of feelings or emotions for another. For some it is more than a physical attachment it is an emotional attachment. Love is the overriding theme of the play Romeo and Juliet. The forcefulness of love constructs an impact on people in the 21st century as this theme is still a reliable factor in society today. The forcefulness of love is revealed in the play Romeo and Juliet by creating love as its dominant and most interpreted theme. There is no honest suggestion on how relationships should be portrayed in the film but rather influences chaos and passion of being in love. Although this may seem to be an outcast affair, people still to this day are treated and forced into marriage and love by others. This specific theme is still an important factor in today’s society. An example of this theme is also represented in the film ‘the best of me’. The two lovers are drawn apart by tragedy but happen to find themselves back together but this would involve complications including marriage and the differences in their social standing. Although there were many domestic issues comprising the two lovers, they would end up finding themselves coming over that obstruction even if it took a lifetime. Therefore, Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet depict an overruling theme that is the forcefulness of love and its relevance to today’s society as shown in the film ‘the best of me’.

Through exploring the universal themes of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”, it is obvious that the importance of Shakespeare is extremely applicable in contemporary times, the 21st century. The themes that have been explored are significant as a whole as they are relevant in today’s society and explore each variation in depth. This shows that the power of Shakespeare’s writings has an effect on the 21st century as he creates characters to be imperfect which in fact has a practical and relatable theme for people of all times, particularly people in the 21st century. Shakespeare’s pays and the themes attached, affect people all over the world still to this day and will continue to impact the lives of people present and future.