individuals are capable of shaping up their own fate with their behaviour and actions. In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet‚ they young lovers were victims of their own impulsive actions. The lead characters were impatient and did not think before jumping to conclusions. Their carelessness is seen when Romeo and Juliet get married even though their families are at feud. The young blood of the men from both sides and their attitudes lead to street violence‚ and Romeo forgets to get all the information about
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In the play‚ “Romeo and Juliet‚” Friar Laurence is usually not considered a main character‚ although he has a large role in the story. He is also much different than most of characters in the play. Friar Laurence’s good character traits were greatly contrasted by the Capulets‚ the Montagues‚ and Juliet’s nurse. He is one of a kind. Friar Laurence’s good character traits are expressed in two conversations with Romeo. First‚ he shows that he is educated by showing his knowledge of classic
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In Romeo and Juliet‚ Friar Lawrence acts as a confidant to Romeo although he has a duty to maintain‚ towards all the people of Verona. He makes a lot of decisions which are central in the development of the play. The morality behind many of his decisions is debatable‚ and his actions undoubtedly prompted by good intentions‚ ended in the death of Romeo and Juliet. We first meet Friar Lawrence early in the morning‚ collecting herbs and flowers. His soliloquy brings about his similarity between
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When it comes to fate‚ there are two types of people. Those who believe it and those who don’t. The definition of fate‚ is the development of events beyond a person’s control; be destined to happen‚ to turn out‚ or act in a particular way. We see this definition put to use in both‚ “Oedipus the King”‚ and “Romeo and Juliet”. Is fate a real thing though? Or is it something we just see in books. Do we have control over everything that happens to us? Or is our life in the hands of “fate”. Everyone has
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First Impression Friar Laurence‚ a holy man and healer‚ is a troublesome man to characterize right away. When giving advice to Romeo‚ a lovesick Montague about love and relationships‚ he appears clever and powerful‚ chiding Romeo “Young men’s love then lies not truly in their hearts‚ but in their eyes”(2‚3‚67-68). Friar Laurence is greatly shocked by Romeo’s quickly changing love. He seems to know the best for Romeo‚ swiftly stating that Romeo’s love for Juliet is not from the heart‚ but rather
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the climax of the entire play when Romeo exclaims “O‚ I am fortune’s fool!” Fortune/Fate is important because it touches on Romeo’s dream foresaw in Act One‚ Scene Four that what happened at the party would lead to his untimely death. Romeo killing Tybalt and being banished from the kingdom is a main contributing factor to him being killed Love as a destructive force is used in this scene as Romeo states that the reason that Mercutio dying is that his LOVE for Juliet has caused him to become
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horrific love tragedy. Think about Romeo and Juliet. Romeo and Juliet live in an interesting scene. Also Friar is the cause of Romeo and Juliet’s deaths. He has a big role in Romeo and Juliet’s lives. Friar is responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet by wedding them. If Friar would not have married them. “I’ll tell thee as we pass; but this I pray that thou consent to marry us to-day” (44). This quote means that Romeo asks if he can marry him and Juliet. “For this alliance may so happy prove
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Romeo and Juliet: Friar Laurence and the Nurse The characters of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet are part of what makes the play particularly appealing and entertaining. While both Romeo and Juliet have living parents‚ Friar Laurence and the Nurse serve as the parental figures‚ both having their strengths and flaws. In contrast to Romeo’s impulsive ways‚ Friar Laurence is a sensible and practical character. For example‚ when Romeo admits he loves Juliet instead of Rosaline‚ Friar Laurence
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Romeo and Juliet v.s. Fate and Their Flaws Even though both Romeo and Juliet were struck in the crossfire of their families. This story‚ Romeo and Juliet was a true masterpiece and has been for ages. It has been known to some as the greatest tragedy of all time but to others its greatest love story of all Shakespeare’s pieces. Fate and the behaviors of Romeo and Juliet were a big reason why this beautiful story was such a mixture of tragedy and comedy. Ultimately fate and their
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In Shakespeare’s play‚ Romeo and Juliet‚ Friar Laurence has a major role. As a member of the Order of St. Francis‚ a group of wise and generous priests‚ Romeo and Juliet trusted Friar Laurence completely‚ turning to him for advice‚ and solutions. He was there throughout Romeo’s and Juliet’s lives; he married them‚ came up with a plan to keep them together‚ and was a friend throughout their tragedies. However‚ Friar Laurence’s rash action in marrying Romeo and Juliet‚ his shortsighted plan for rescuing
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