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Why Was Friar Lawrence In Charge Of Romeo And Juliet
Here’s what I think, I think that Friar Lawrence was in charge of the death of Romeo and Juliet. Here are my reasons why I think Friar Lawrence was in charge of Romeo and Juliet,my first reason He knew about Romeo and Juliet liking each other, He secretly married Romeo And Juliet without their parents knowing about it first. And he also thought them getting married would end the family feud but it didn't end the family feud it just got more crazier from their.
My second reason, After Friar Lawrence yelling at Romeo because he wanted to kill himself because he banished from the city and he couldn't see Juliet, Friar Lawrence offered Romeo to stay with him at the cell, of course Romeo took it because as long as he gets to see Juliet.
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