Arguably the greatest writer in English literature, William Shakespeare is best known for his important work of art, Romeo and Juliet. This tragic plot takes place in Verona in the mid-1300s. Shakespeare is commonly referred to as "the father of English literature." Likewise, Elvis Presley is often called the "King of Rock and Roll." One of his most popular songs is "I Can't Help Falling in Love with You", written in October 1961, sixteen years before his death. Although the play and song explore the effects of fate on free will, Shakespeare uses complex literary devices to signify plot development, while Elvis uses figurative language, such as simile, to italicize the theme of destiny. To begin with, the theme of destiny. free will is mentioned repeatedly in the catastrophic play Romeo and Juliet. Before the play begins, Shakespeare introduces the idea of ​​fate in the prologue. “Two star-crossed lovers commit suicide [sic]” (Shakespeare, Act 1 Prologue L.6). The term "star-crossed lovers" is used to...