Question

How do the phrases "star-cross'd lovers" and "death-mark'd love" introduce the themes of love and fate in the prologue to Romeo and Juliet? Support your response with evidence from the prologue.

Answer 1

The prologue reveals that the play is gonna be a tragedy, we find out that romeo and juliet are "star-cross'd lovers" which in itself shows the theme of love and fate!

Answer 2

"Star-crossed lovers" and "Death-mark'd love" are in themselves ways to say that tragedy will befall two in love. So in the prologue it clearly states that they will meet a tragic end, most likely death.