According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, destiny is the will or principle that determines the cause by which things in general are believed to become as they are or events to happen as they happen , or simply an often adverse outcome, condition, or end. In the book Romeo and Juliet, fate is one of the main characters. In the book, fate always creates problems. In the end, fate also causes the death of Romeo and Juliet. If it weren't for fate this book wouldn't be the classic it is. An example of fate in Romeo and Juliet is the fight between the servants in the first act. Two Capulet servants, Sampson and Gregory, were outside waiting for a couple of Montague servants to pass by. Later, when Balthasar and Aram pass by, Sampson starts biting his thumb, which was a very rude gesture. Sampson said "No, sir, I don't bite your thumb, sir, but I bite your thumb, sir" (I i). Offended by the rude gesture Abram says something to Sampson and they start arguing. At the time the law prohibited fighting. As the fight is reaching its climax, Romeo's cousin Benvolio sees the fight. Benvolio tr...