Question

How do the phrases "star-cross'd lovers" and "death-mark'd love" introduce the themes of love and fate in the prologue to Romeo and Juliet? Support your response with evidence from the prologue.

Answer 1

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They have very similar meanings. "Death-mark'd love" is pretty self explanatory, and "star-cross'd lovers" are lovers that are fated for doom. This basically foreshadows the fate of Romeo and Juliet and what will likely happen to them due to their forbidden love.