Question

In the article “An Introduction to Romeo and Juliet,” Romeo and Juliet were referred to as “star-crossed.” What does this term mean?

Stars aligned on the fateful day of their demise.

While getting married, Romeo and Juliet saw shooting stars.

They were interested in astronomy as their pastime.

Their lives are determined by astrology, or the stars under which they were born.

Answer 1

“Star-crossed.” This term means that stars aligned on the fateful day of their demise.People who believe in astrology relate stars to events. Therefore, The relationship was doomed to fail. The stars collided on their paths and unchained an unfortunate list of events.

This idea oposes the "notion of when the stars align" as triggering positive events by divine intervention.

Answer 2

You may have also heard the phrase 'star-crossed lovers' from Hunger Games referring to Katniss and Peeta. The meaning of the phrase should not be taken literally. It means that two lovers' fates met but unfortunately, they can't be together in the end.