The life of Romeo and Juliet begins and follows a story of love blooming in this young couple, having nothing separating them from the desire for each other but their family rivalries reaching a new high with murderous intentions toward each other, so they need to fight through the rivery of their families to stay together. But this would soon end with Tybalt murdering Mercutio. Then Romeo, having to be fueled with anger and vengeance, killed Tybalt causing his banishment. Juliet being in the predicament of having to marry Paris without a choice, she goes to the only one who she thought would “help.” As most of everyone reading the story can confidently say most everyone is at fault for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. However, Friar Lawrence …show more content…
He even thinks that they are taking this marriage way too fast. Friar Lawrence says, “Wisely, and run slow, they stumble who run fast,” (Shakespeare, 2.3.94). This shows that in a sense he does know what actions he is taking. He knows that the actions can be and are dire. The confidence in his decision towards marrying them was not there, so he is going to make the decision to marry them with no one knowing but them. Friar Lawrance even thinks that Romeo moved on from Rosaline way too fast after confessing all his love he has for Juliet, “Hath washed thy shallow cheeks for Rosaline! How much salt water thrown away in waste To season love, that of it doth not taste!” (Shakespeare, 2.3.70-72). So he even thinks maybe Romeo should think about the plans for marriage; however, Friar Lawence marries them …show more content…
As he even says, “For this alliance may so happily prove to turn your households’ rancor to pure love,” (Shakespear 2.2.98-99). This is the root of the end of the lives of Romeo and Juliet. He wants to fix the problem of the Capulets and Montagues. The problem that's been here for many years. The true reason is appearing to be a selfless act but you can see how he didn't do much to make a plan when a plan is needed to fight off the anger of the families when they figure it out. But he expected that would come in the future and isn't a problem now. There are a lot of problems in the story of not planning ahead. He knows the family's problems have been here forever and knows that they won't agree to this marriage. But when Romeo died he had the nerve to say this to Juliet. “ Come, go, good Juliet. I dare no longer stay,” (Shakespear, 3.2.162). This shows him leaving Juliet to find her beloved dead on the tomb, to soon find herself full of grief to take her own life. He leaves her behind for her to go and be by herself. He knows that she is very suicidal without Romeo. “Do thou but call my resolution wise, And with this knife I’ll help it presently,”(shakespeare, 4.1.54-55). But Friar Lawerence leaves her
He wants Juliet to marry paris not caring of her wishes or what she wants. Her parents are being selfish and only thinking of themselves instead of Juliet. Not only does he force her to wed to Paris, but moves the wedding up. “‘Send for the County. Go tell him of this.
So soon forsaken? Young men's love then lies. Not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes,” after Romeo had told friar he was in love with Juliet after just seeing her. Romeo was still sad that his relationship with Rosaline was not going to work out. Friar knew that Romeo was not in love with her, but did not stop him from going after Juliet.
If Friar Lawrence hadn't married them or at least told them to think it through then the whole thing would've never began. He could've just told them to wait and not jump right into marriage but instead, he just did it. Although he was saying that maybe it could bring the two families together he should've made them wait or go to a different person. If he wouldn't have married them this whole story could've been different in addition you can see that he even admits to this. If you didn't believe it was his fault before you will after this because he even admits it's his fault and he should be punished.
For example, in Act 2, Scene 3, he says “For this alliance may so happy prove… To turn your households’ rancour to pure love.” Friar Lawrence is happy that he was able to make Romeo and Juliet’s marriage official and in doing so, thought that the feud between the Montagues and Capulets would be over. However, he never considered the consequences that could ensue from marrying the two. Friar Lawrence’s plan to marry Romeo and Juliet was very foolish because it just made the situation worse.
The average everyday person fails to plan out many things throughout their life, but not many of them cost someone's life. But in Friar Lawrence’s case that is exactly what happened. Friar Laurence is one of the main characters in the play, Romeo and Juliet. After all, he is the one who marries them, but that does mean he was helpful. He created many problems for Romeo and Juliet.
He should have advised Romeo to slow down and not rush into marriage. The families of Romeo and Juliet have a long standing hatred of each other. The feuding between the two families often ends in fighting and violence. When the guards from each family fight the prince said “the next outbreak both families will die if another outbreak happens” (1.1.80-100). Friar Lawrence is often trying to stop the fighting between the families and when Romeo told him that he was in love with a Capulet.
Even though Friar tried to help and be the good guy, he failed. Which ended up with the loss of two young
clearly, Friar Lawrence isn’t responsible and makes risky plans that don’t have a good outcome. 2) Additionally, Friar
He merely sped up the process as Juliet could have simply ran away with Romeo and taken the option of never looking her father in the face again, and we know that she would’ve done such a thing without hesitation seeing as she gave up her life without
The Friar knew that the marriage would end in disaster but went through with it anyway. Although he heavily warned them saying things like “love moderately,” he still married the couple and it ended in the
Even though he agreed to marry Romeo and Juliet, he also agreed to marry Paris and Juliet on such short notice. When Juliet came weeping to Frair Lawrence about the whole situation and even threatening to take her own life, He told her he had a plan. He explained that Juliet would take a sleeping potion that would make it look like she took her life. He had to let Romeo know but fast. Instead of telling him this the second Paris came to him he waited till Juliet came and wrote to Romeo last minute.
He was the one who married the two, hoping that the marriage would cause an end to the feuding. Romeo and Juliet getting married was banned and wouldn't be able to take place without Friar Lawrence. Friar Lawrence stupidly chose to marry Romeo and Juliet even though he knew that it would cause issues in the future. The Friar says in the beginning of the story "this alliance may so happy prove To turn your households' rancor to pure love." (II iv 91-92) This shows that the Friar has doubts and only has a small bit of hope that Romeo and Juliet's marriage will actually be successful.
He married Romeo and Juliet in secret without permission from the Capulets and Montagues. Although he may have believed that the marriage would bring peace between the two families, Friar Lawrence should have recognized that it was a risky decision. Another significant mistake that was made by Friar Lawrence was when he gave Juliet the potion without discussing the plan with the two lovers. Friar Lawrence should have talked to Juliet and Romeo together if he thought it was necessary to take this matter of action. Once again, this decision was both risky and not well thought out.
Friar Lawrence says ¨I'll help you with your secret wedding. This marriage may be lucky enough to turn the hatred between your families into pure love.¨ This shows that the Friar is taking this marriage too quickly and he's only doing it to try to solve the conflict between the two families. Friar Lawrence is also held responsible for when he tells Romeo he'll keep him up to date while he's hidden. For
They are married by Friar Lawrance, who thinks their marriage will stop the family quarrel. However, Friar Lawrance wants to make the marriage fast because Romeo and Juliet want to get married very quickly. Romeo and Juliet get married after knowing each other for less than twenty four hours. Juliet and Romeo did not mature through the play because they rushed their love and their marriage at a young age. Therefore, they display immaturity, rather than maturity.