Prince Escalus, I stand before you burdened by the weight of the tragedy that has occurred in Verona. I, Friar Lawrence, a servant of God, humbly accept the responsibility for the untimely deaths of Romeo and Juliet. Although their family feud was partially to blame, it was my misguided actions and flawed guidance that paved the path to your untimely end. First, I must reflect upon my hasty decision to unite Romeo and Juliet in a holy marriage, hoping that such a sacred marriage would end the bitter feud between the Capulets and Montagues. I told Romeo, 'For this alliance may prove so happy to turn your households' rancor into pure love.' (II.iii.91-92). Despite my good intentions to end the feud between the Capulets and Montagues, I regrettably underestimated the consequences of a secret, hasty marriage and their youthful passion, which would, unfortunately, lead to the deaths of the two lovers. Additionally, my involvement in Juliet's deceiving plan to consume a potion was a grave mistake. I proposed the plan, saying, "Take thou this vial, being then in bed" (IV.i.93–94). I intended to spare Juliet from an unwanted marriage with Paris by faking her death, but unfortunately, this plan led to tragedy when Romeo, unaware of the plan, believed his beloved was dead and took his own life in anguish. …show more content…
I had Friar John send the letter to Romeo, but he told me, "I could not send it here it is again nor get a messenger to bring it thee, So fearful were they of infection." I failed to find a messenger to bring it to you (V.ii.14-16). Although I entrusted the letter to Friar John, who unfortunately did not reach Rome due to unforeseen circumstances, it is ultimately my responsibility. If Romeo had received the message, which would have informed him of my plan, the two lovers would not have sinned by committing
Friar Lawerence and Romeo and Juliet’s parents are the ones to blame when it comes to the death of Romeo and Juliet. Friar Lawrence, consumed in his impulse to end the feuding, consents to marry Romeo and Juliet. The Friar gets caught up in Romeo’s lustful request to marry Juliet. He ignores the fact that Romeo could easily stop loving Juliet like he did with Rosaline.
As read Friar Lawrence is expecting an end result of peace between the two households, by marrying Romeo and Juliet.
Friar Lawrence does not take time to think what Romeo is asking of him. The friar instantly agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet in hopes of ending the families fray. If Friar Lawrence goes to Lord Montague and Capulet and explains the love of Romeo and Juliet that evening then the events will not end fatally. The friar knows that wedding these two lovers may end in disaster. The
Romeo and Juliet’s deaths were caused by Tybalt, who was Juliet’s cousin, and Mercutio who was Romeo’s cousin. The sides of the family not getting along was the reason Mercutio and Tybalt fought, and they both ended up dead,and Romeo was banished. Tybalt was the instigator of most of the fights that happened in the story, in lines 35 through 140 in the story Tybalt is encouraging the brawl that killed both himself and Mercutio. He was also the reason the Prince passed the law of banishment in lines 185 through 195.
In "Romeo and Juliet," star crossed lovers, through obstacles and haste caused the ironic deaths. Their deaths are caused by haste, poor planning, and deficiency of patience. Their deaths were caused by Friar Lawrence, Romeo Montague, and Juliet Capulet. They were ready to die for each other, and they were ready to do just that for love. Their lack in restraint and thought ended up being each of their own demise.
He told Juliet that he would give her a poison to drink that would make her seem dead for 42 hours. He told her that when she woke up, she would be with Romeo and they would be running away to Mantua together. In act 4 scene 1, Juliet states that she would rather kill herself than marry Paris. The Friar sets up a plan for Juliet to fake her death. He asked Juliet that if she would rather die than marry Paris, she would have to fake her death.
Coming from opposing households in a longstanding feud to inseparable lovers, Romeo and Juliet had found love at first sight when they met. But unfortunately they also met an untimely death. With many people playing a role in the deaths of the star-crossed lovers, the only thing left standing is the question of who’s to blame. This paper will examine Friar Lawrence, Tybalt, and the head of the Capulet and Montagues as the people most responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet, in William Shakespeare’s classic play. First, let us begin to analyze Friar Lawrence and break down his role.
In the play Romeo and Juliet, Friar Lawrence is to blame for the deaths of the young couple. Throughout the story, he shows secrecy and dishonesty in his plans, which are not befitting of someone in his position as a priest. His poor decisions lead to a tragic outcome. Friar Lawrence's choice to marry Romeo and Juliet in secret demonstrates his lack of foresight and the potential consequences of his actions.
Romeo approaches the Friar the morning after him and Juliet meet in hopes that he will marry them. Knowing that marrying them will lead to trouble, the Friar refuses but shortly after he comes up with the idea, “This alliance may so happy prove / To turn your households’ rancor to pure love”(2.391-92). In the rushed marriage of Romeo and Juliet, the Friar is aware the marriage will end badly, but he believes that it will help the town of Verona by solving the feud of the Montagues and Capulets. Romeo and Juliet have both just been found dead due to their marriage and their parents’ hatred. The Friar begins to reiterate the story and the causes of their deaths, ending with, “Miscarried by my fault, let my old life / be sacrificed some hour before this time / unto the rigor of severest law”(5.3.267-269).
“Come child tell me your issues, God will forgive you for your sins.” Friar Lawrence and Friar John, the ones you go to for help. Or in this case the ones who will end your life. They have the ones who assisted in the suicide of Romeo and Juliet.
/ If, in thy wisdom thou canst give no help, / Do but call my resolution wise, / And with this knife I 'll help it presently" (4.1.51-54). To appease Juliet, Friar Laurence gave her a potion to consume that would enable her to feign death, thereby averting marriage to Paris.
Highest and Dearest Prince Escalus of Verona and his noble high court, I would firstly like to thank you for giving me the opportunity of writing to such an honourable man like yourself. As a citizen of Verona, the most supreme city on earth, I, Friar Laurence write to you to meekly plead for your clemency for foolishly marrying the pair, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, keeping their marriage a secret from their parents and giving the daughter of Lord and Lady Capulet, Juliet Montague the sleeping potion; which made everyone believe she was dead and caused mourning and grief for an event that had not happened. As you are aware, I Friar Laurence, a Veronese citizen, stand accused of foolishly initiating the deaths of the only offspring of Lord and Lady Capulet and Montague. As the admirable Prince that you are, I beg that you first read my remorseful story. I have been accused of the murderers of the two juveniles because I not only encouraged the short relationship but engaged in their marriage by marrying the pair.
Friar Laurence also encouraged Juliet to fake her own death just to get out of her wedding with Paris that her parents arranged for her. Juliet, being young and ignorant, of course agreed that it would work, without contemplating the flaws in the plan. She believed that there was no other way, and that she would rather “[leap] from off the battlements of any tower” (IV,1,78-79), than marry County Paris. A crucial part of this plan included a letter delivered to Romeo informing him, as it was a way for Romeo to see Juliet. The letter was unable to be delivered causing confusion, and Romeo suspected that Juliet actually killed herself.
Paris arrives at the cell to discuss the wedding arrangements. Juliet pleads with Friar Lawrence for a solution, expressing her willingness to do anything to avoid the marriage. Friar says, "Take thou this vial, being then in bed, And this distilled liquor drink thou off." However, he fails to ensure that Romeo receives the message explaining the plan, leading Romeo to believe that Juliet is truly dead. This results in Romeo beliveing in Juliets death and now wanting to
Ryan Goodwin 04/04/23 The right one The people that caused the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet are the two lovers themselves. The tragic fate of Romeo and Juliet is one of the most famous and heart-wrenching love stories in literature. The two young lovers died because of a series of unfortunate events and decisions made by several characters.