I fear too early, for my mind misgives
some consequence yet hanging in the stars
Shall bitterly begin this fearful date
with this nights revels, and expire the term
of a depised life clos’d in my breast
by some vile forfeil of unimely death
but he that hath steerage of my couse
Direct my sail ! on, lusty gentlmen !
How does shakespeare use language to convey this ideas about fate in Act 1 Scene 4 of Romeo and Juliet.
Statement:
Shakespeare uses metaphor to convey his ideas that Romeo is controlled by a higher power, like God.He does this having Romeo refer to himself as a vessel which is being captained by God.
Example:
“He that hath steerage of my course, direct my sail.”
Explanation:
This proves that shakespeare is referring to God because the captain is the helmsman of a ship who directs its course. Romeo has decided, in spite of his misgivings, to take the risk of following his fate.