Shakespeare tends to use various examples of foreshadowing in his writing. Most of the time, when Shakespeare foreshadows events, the events end up in a tragedy. This tragic type of foreshadowing is frequently shown in William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. Events such as when Juliet repeatedly refers to killing herself, Romeo and Juliet metaphorically pointing out that the two are pale, and Benvolio warning Romeo and Mercutio about hot weather and tempered people all lead to a tragic event involving death.
To begin with, an event that foreshadows tragedy is when Juliet contemplates killing herself. For instance, Juliet states in act four, scene one, If even your wisdom can't help me, say that my way of solving the problem is wise and with this knife, I'll put my plan into action at once. This shows a moment when Juliet thinks about ending her life for Romeo. In addition, Juliet also states at a different moment in act three, scene four, Take up those cords: poor ropes, you are beguiled, both you and I; for Romeo is exiled: He made you for a highway to my bed; But I, a maid, die maiden- widowed. Come, cords, come, nurse; Ill to my wedding bed; and death, not Romeo, take my maidenhead! This indirectly shows how Juliet wants to kill herself. Both quotations emphasize wanting the end to come as soon as possible; this foreshadows a future ev...
