Similarities Between Romeo And Juliet And The Great Gatsby

Despite being written in two different time periods, the characters of Romeo & Juliet and The Great Gatsby share certain similarities. The characters of Juliet and Daisy are linked by their similar love triangles which are connected by fate, destiny, and couples from different backgrounds.

Some say fate can be changed through hard work and perseverance although in these novels, both characters believed that their fate could be changed by love. In the prologue, Shakespeare describes the plot with the statement; “a pair of star cross’d lovers take their life.” Although the affair between the two lovers had a tragic ending, there is also a sense that it was fated in the stars, as it finally ends the feud between the families. Juliet meets Romeo in an unusual way as a result of fate. If she had known Romeo was a Montague, she would have never pursued him. Fate also contributes to Juliet’s downfall. She and the Friar

She was the object of all the young officer's attention because she was beautiful and appeared innocent. Daisy was madly in love with Jay gatsby but he did not meet the family standards. She promised to wait for Jay but in turn married Tom who was incredibly wealthy. Like Daisy, Juliet was young, beautiful, and from a wealthy family. She had no desire to marry Paris and stayed faithful to Romeo. The timeline is different in that Romeo and Juliet moved quickly, over a few days, while the Great Gatsby timeline is years. Both Women seem to be placed on a pedestal, considered to be perfect, and the ultimate reward for both Romeo and Gatsby. Gatsby associates the green light on Daisy’s east egg dock with hopes and dreams. Romeo calls up to Juliet and professes his love and marriage while he gazes up to the balcony she stands on. When Romeo sees Juliet he feels hope as if the sun is rising. Juliet admits she is willing to marry him regardless of their unfortunate