Preview

Friar Lawrence's Letter

Satisfactory Essays
Open Document
Open Document
157 Words
Grammar
Grammar
Plagiarism
Plagiarism
Writing
Writing
Score
Score
Friar Lawrence's Letter
Prompt 1: I think that the right thing for Friar Lawrence to do would be to tell Lord and Lady Capulet. I do not think it is right to make her parents think that she is dead and then have her run off with Romeo. If I was Juliet's parent I would not want to think my daughter was dead when she really is not. The Capulet's would be very sad if they found out that Juliet had faked her death and ran away with Romeo just so she could get out of a marriage. This would have had a big effect on the play. If Friar Lawrence had told Lord and Lady Capulet what was going on Juliet would have married Paris or else she would have actually just killed herself if she had to marry Paris. If Juliet had killed herself then most likely Romeo would have killed himself
Continue Reading
View Writing Issues

You May Also Find These Documents Helpful

  • Good Essays

    Is Friar Lawrence's Suicide In Romeo And Juliet
    • 142 Words
    • 1 Page

    Is Friar Lawrence's Suicide In Romeo And Juliet

    Friar Lawrence’s second monologue occurs during the morning of the wedding day of Juliet and Paris, a little after the Capulets find their daughter “dead”. He comforts the Capulets by saying that Juliet has achieved the highest form of happiness by dying and entering heaven. However, this monologue foreshadows Juliet’s future death with her lover but both the audience and the Friar know that Juliet isn’t dead and is merely sleeping. In a previous scene, Friar Lawrence devised a plan to help Juliet get to Romeo and gives her a sleeping potion that would make her appear dead for two days. One could speculate that Friar Lawrence only wanted to rise in power and gain recognition by making peace between the Capulets and Montagues. If he had actually…

    • 142 Words
    • 1 Page
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Who Is To Blame For Friar Lawrence's Death
    • 283 Words
    • 2 Pages

    Who Is To Blame For Friar Lawrence's Death

    In the play Romeo and Juliet, Friar Laurence was the one to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. First, Friar Laurence didn't deliver the letter to Romero in time. In Act Five, Scene Two Friar Laurence stated "Who bare my letter, then, to Romero". Then, Friar John agreed to take the letter to the Mantua and this was one of the main causes of their deaths because if Friar Laurence delivered the letter himself. They both would be alive because the letter explain the plan that had change from the original plan. Next, Friar Laurence gave Juliet the sleeping potion which knocked her out for two days and stopped Juliet's pulse. The sleeping potion was so good that everybody thought Juliet was died. This happen in Act Four, Scene Three she…

    • 283 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Romeo And Juliet Act 1 Quizlet
    • 4078 Words
    • 17 Pages

    Romeo And Juliet Act 1 Quizlet

    Romeo and Juliet are husband and wife. I married them in secret, and that same day was Tybalt killed and Romeo banished. Juliet pined for her bridegroom and not for Tybalt. You (Capulet) while trying to make her happier promised her to Paris and would have ordered her to marry him. Then she came to me asking that I devise a plan to prevent her second marriage, or she would have killed herself right there in my cell. So I gave her a sleeping potion, which was intended to make her appear dead. Meanwhile, I wrote a letter to Romeo telling him to come here to take Juliet from her borrowed grave when the potion wore off. But Friar John, who was sent to deliver the message, was detained and brought the letter back to me. So I came alone at the time when Juliet was to wake up to take her from the vault and hide her in my cell until I could send another message to Romeo. When I got here, just a few minutes before Juliet should awaken, I found both Paris and Romeo dead. Juliet woke up, and I tried to get her to leave. I heard some noise and was scared away, but Juliet would not come with me. It seems that she stabbed herself. This is the whole story, and Juliet's Nurse also knew of the marriage. If this is all my fault let me be sacrificed to the full extent of the…

    • 4078 Words
    • 17 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Essay Comparing Lawrence In Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet
    • 603 Words
    • 3 Pages

    Essay Comparing Lawrence In Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

    My second point is that Friar Lawrence, on top of performing a marriage fated to end in tragedy, assisted Romeo in hiding and going to Juliet instead of immediately leaving Verona for Mantua. He caused another problem by not following his morals and Romeo visiting Juliet only made her love for him grow. The Friar used his position in the church for wrong once again, he didn't even originally believe that Romeo and Juliet's love was true, yet he protected it which only made it stronger. Maybe if the love was not as strong or if it had…

    • 603 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Examples Of Friar Lawrence In Romeo And Juliet
    • 868 Words
    • 4 Pages

    Examples Of Friar Lawrence In Romeo And Juliet

    After Romeo got kicked out of Verona, Juliet was upset and didn’t know what to do, so friar was keeping Romeo in the basement until Juliet came to see him. The priest told them the plan that Romeo had to go to a different town to live until he got the prince to let him back in Verona. Juliet was upset because Romeo was kicked out of Verona, but her father thought she was sad because of Tybalt’s death. So he arranged a marriage not knowing that she already married to Romeo. Juliet said she didn’t want to marry Paris. Her father got really angry and told her she will marry him or be kicked out of the house. “Go home, be careful, say you will marry him, sleep alone without the nurse, drink this vile of liquid that will put you in a death-like coma for 42 hours. Then, when you go in the family vault when the 42 hours are up, Romeo and I will be there to get you to Mancha with Romeo.” (2, 3 6) Friar is telling Juliet how to get out of marrying Paris. She wouldn’t have to do this if Friar Lawrence had just said no to this in the first place. Friar sends a letter to Romeo to tell him of the plan, but he doesn’t get the letter so he believes that Juliet is dead. Romeo then goes to an apothecary to get a poison that will kill him so he can be with Juliet. Poison has brought him to an immediate end. He killed himself to be with her, so she picked up his dagger and drove it though…

    • 868 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Satisfactory Essays

    Blame The Friar In William Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet
    • 563 Words
    • 3 Pages

    Blame The Friar In William Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

    Juliet didn't even know if it was really just going to make her look dead or if it was really going to kill her, either way Juliet would never be able to see, speak, or have any interaction with her family and Romeo. The friar also shouldn't have lied to the Capulets about why Juliet wouldn't have married Paris. If the friar would have just came clean when this whole thing started to become a complete mess he could have solved all of the drama that was beginning to unravel. The friar should have just came out and told the Capulets that he married Romeo and Juliet and that Paris couldn't marry Juliet because she couldn't wed…

    • 563 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Satisfactory Essays
    Read More
  • Satisfactory Essays

    Should Friar Lawrence Tell Her Parents?
    • 175 Words
    • 1 Page

    Should Friar Lawrence Tell Her Parents?

    Friar Lawrence should tell Juliet's parents about her situation. Friar Lawrence should tell her parents because if he doesn't they will never see Juliet again. They won't see Juliet because she will take this vial, and appear dead. Everyone will think she is dead except Friar Lawrence and Romeo. This will cause her family to be very sad. Probably even more sad than usual because Tybalt has also just died. If he did tell her parents, they could talk to Juliet and work the situation out. They could maybe even cancel, or postpone the wedding. Friar Lawrence should also tell her parents that she is threatening to kill herself. Friar Lawrence should tell them this so they can see that Juliet really doesn't want to get married. This will impact…

    • 175 Words
    • 1 Page
    Satisfactory Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Friar Lawrence To Blame In Romeo And Juliet
    • 829 Words
    • 4 Pages

    Friar Lawrence To Blame In Romeo And Juliet

    The question that is being asked, “Romeo and Juliet: Who is to Blame?”, and for the answer that one who is to blame, is Friar Lawrence. Reason being is that he is the first one to give Juliet the idea to fake her own death to avoid marrying Paris. Of course the other one to blame is Friar John, because Friar Lawrence asked him to tell Romeo that Juliet is not really dead. For his response he said that he could not deliver the news to Romeo because he had to do something else. But the final answer to this question is that the one to blame is Friar Lawrence, for giving the plan to Juliet to fake her death.…

    • 829 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Friar Lawrence Blame For The Deaths Of Romeo And Juliet
    • 539 Words
    • 3 Pages

    Friar Lawrence Blame For The Deaths Of Romeo And Juliet

    This was definitely not the best idea. If Friar Laurence did not give that idea to Juliet to fake her death then Romeo would not have commit suicide. Also, Friar Laurence should not encourage her to do something so drastic. When Friar Laurence gives Juliet the potion he is endangering both Juliet's and Romeo's life because there are too many complications that could happen. Eventually leading Romeo and Juliet to their deaths. Friar Lawrence is guilty for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet for his actions because is being irresponsible, cowardly, and thoughtless. Romeo's responsible for the deaths of himself and Juliet because he is selfish , immature, and ignorant. First of all, Romeo is angry when Tybalt kills Mercutio. This proves that Romeo is to blame for their deaths because Juliet and Romeo cannot be together because he is banished. They feel desperate because they do not know how they can be together ,but they are already married. If he would not have killed him then he would still be in Verona. They would not have made the decisions they made and they would still be alive. Secondly, Romeo finds out Juliet is dead and he goes to buy…

    • 539 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Satisfactory Essays

    Why Is Friar Lawrence Guilty
    • 501 Words
    • 3 Pages

    Why Is Friar Lawrence Guilty

    The first thing Friar Lawrence did wrong was he trusted Juliet to take the potion, plus she was a minor. Juliet was willing to do anyway, and he let her know not to sell to a person to her age, and he does it anyway for asking for the poison. “She will kill herself rather than marry Paris. The friar proposes a plan: Juliet must consent to marry Paris; then, on the night before the wedding, she must drink a sleeping potion that will make her appear to be dead” - (act IV scene I )…

    • 501 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Satisfactory Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Who Is Friar Lawrence's Character
    • 615 Words
    • 3 Pages

    Who Is Friar Lawrence's Character

    When Friar Lawrence advised Romeo that Prince had given him ald lesser sentence for killing Tybalt, he should of sent him away without the idea of seeing Juliet again. Especially since Paris has now visited Friar Lawrence to arrange his marriage to Juliet. When Friar Lawrence was given this news by Paris he should of immediately sent notice to Romeo. But instead he is now helping Juliet set up her own fake death by providing her a sleeping potion to make it seen like she is dead. When Juliet asks Friar Lawrence what she should do and what help he can be, he immediately gave her hope when he spoke, "Hold, then;go home, be merry, give consent to marry Paris: Wednesday is to-morrow; To-morrow night look that thou lie alone, let not thy nurse lie with thee in thy chamber; Take thou this vial, being then in bed. And this distilled liquor drink thou off: When, presently, through all thy veins shall run A cold and drowsy humour; for no pulse shall keep his native progress, but surcease." If Friar Lawrence had not given Juliet that vial of potion, she would not have taken it. If he really thought he was helping them both, they could of been together by simply letting Juliet go to Mancua. To go to these lengths simply put Romeo, Juliet and Paris in harms way.…

    • 615 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Why Is The Friar Lawrence Important In Romeo And Juliet
    • 682 Words
    • 3 Pages

    Why Is The Friar Lawrence Important In Romeo And Juliet

    Friar Laurence gives Juliet hope of seeing him again by giving her a sleeping potion, and promises that she will awaken with Romeo by her side. He is trying to help her back to her love. But in a turn of unfortunate events, Friar Laurence’s letter to Romeo about his lady’s ‘passing’ didn’t get received, but the news did. Romeo came back with death on his mind, and in the end they both met their tragic fates. Friar Laurence did not want any of this to happen, but him giving Juliet the potion further thickens the plot by adding a final climax to the epic love story. He unintentionally killed the two he spent countless hours trying to protect. Closing the play with an ironic, twist…

    • 682 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Examples Of Friar Lawrence In Romeo And Juliet
    • 683 Words
    • 3 Pages

    Examples Of Friar Lawrence In Romeo And Juliet

    Mercutio, a friend of Romeo, dissents his request and challenges him instead. This altercation led to the death of Mercutio, which led to Romeo’s desire for vengeance. Tybalt reaches his demise as Romeo stabs him with his sword. Romeo flees to Friar Laurence’s cell and receives the news that he is exorcised from Verona. Tybalt’s death causes Lord Capulet to move Paris and Juliet’s wedding on Thursday. Helpless, Juliet consults Friar Laurence for advice about postponing the wedding. Friar Laurence fabricates a plan to get Juliet away from Paris. “If, rather than to marry County Paris,/ Thou hast the strength of will to slay thyself/ Then is it likely thou wilt undertake/ A thing like death to chide away this shame…” (IV.i.71-74) This is another mistake because he should have thought of an easier solution: one that doesn't require Juliet to fake her death, as it is a spurious plan. After informing Juliet with the plan, he proceeds by giving her a potion to mimic the effects of death. “Take thou this vial, being then in bed,/ And this distilling liquor drink thou off…” (IV.i.93-94) He also says he will get another friar to deliver the information about the plan, in the form of a letter, to Romeo. “I’ll send a friar with speed/To Mantua with my letters to thy lord.” (IV.i.123-124) Friar Laurence’s omission to deliver the letter himself was another…

    • 683 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Friar Lawrence Selfish
    • 431 Words
    • 2 Pages

    Friar Lawrence Selfish

    Romeo and Juliet, written by William Shakespeare, has a character that is very oddly characterized. Friar Lawrence, proves to be trustworthy, yet selfish, and very cowardly. A friar is a member of a certain religious orders, so apparently, he’s supposed to be of most of the holy characteristics.…

    • 431 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More
  • Good Essays

    Friar Lawrence Research Paper
    • 817 Words
    • 4 Pages

    Friar Lawrence Research Paper

    First of all, this choice is selfless on his part because he is willing to lose respect in order to end the feud, but this choice was also not a wise choice. By letting the two marry, he is also putting the children in bad positions because his plan for the families’ feud to end may not work, thus threatening the relationship between Romeo and his parents, Juliet and her parents, and the families’ hatred to one another all together. Eventually, complications in his plans occur, such as Romeo’s banishment, and Juliet’s engagement to Paris. So, Friar Lawrence ends up concentrating on Romeo and Juliet’s love and discarding the thought of ending the feud. He opens many windows and creates many opportunities for the couple so that they can be together; this outlines his role in the play. Friar Lawrence provides methods for Romeo and Juliet to reunite, by giving Juliet an elixir to fake her death, and attempting to get Romeo (whom he sent to Mantua) to meet her in her tomb where she would awaken, and hence they would live “happily ever after”. Although Friar Lawrence had good intentions, the results of those actions were very unfortunate, and ended up taking the lives from who he initially tried to…

    • 817 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Good Essays
    Read More

Related Topics