What lines are fore-shadowing. I fear, too early; for my mind mis-gives. Some consequence, yet hanging in the stars, shall bitterly begin his fearful date. With this night's revels and expire the term. Of a despised life, closed in my breast. By some vile forfeit of untimely death. But he that hath the steerage of my course. Direct my sail! On, lusty gentlemen! Explain how Romeo's last dialogue in Act I, serves as an example of fore-shadowing.

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What lines are fore-shadowing. I fear, too early; for my mind mis-gives. Some consequence, yet hanging in the stars, shall bitterly begin his fearful date. With this night's revels and expire the term. Of a despised life, closed in my breast. By some vile forfeit of untimely death. But he that hath the steerage of my course. Direct my sail! On, lusty gentlemen! Explain how Romeo's last dialogue in Act I, serves as an example of fore-shadowing.

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Rafael Miranda · Answer 1

Romeo to Mercutio & Benvolio The importance of playing: Romeo said this on the way to crashing the party of the Capulet. He was nervous about going to the party because he had a bad dream that the party was going to start activities that could lead to his death. This foreshadows Juliet's encounter with Romeo, which ultimately results in their young deaths.