start to build bridges. In my essay I will be discussing the language Shakespeare uses to create terrific drama and suspense throughout the play. I will be discussing Friar Laurence’s soliloquy (Act 2‚ Scene 3)‚ Juliet’s soliloquy (Act 3‚ Scene2) and Romeo’s Soliloquy (Act 5‚ Scene3). We are first introduced to Friar Laurence during Act 2‚ Scene 3. It is early morning when he enters his cell with a basket. He plays the religious character in the play‚ we can also see that he is thought
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themes in the story. In act 2‚ scene 3 Friar Lawrence enters the play. William Shakespeare uses several forms of figurative language in Friars dialogue. By using foreshadowing‚ motifs‚ and symbols in this passage‚ William relates Friar’s speech to other themes‚ that later tie in to the rest of the play. Friar Lawrence is a kind‚ Catholic man‚ who is clever and always has a plan. In this scene‚ Friar is talking to himself while tending to his plants. Friar says‚ “The gray-eyed morn smiles on the
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caused by many others besides the protagonists Romeo and Juliet; some shall be pardoned; while some shall be punished. Juliet’s beloved mother-figure- the Nurse‚ does not deserve the audience’s scorn. Friar John‚ the Franciscan monk who plays a part in the death of Romeo‚ should also‚ be forgiven. Friar Laurence and Capulet‚ on the other hand‚ have many faults that contribute to the end results‚ of which I will discuss further. From the very beginning in Act 1 scene 3‚ the Nurse of Juliet Capulet is
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Act IV‚ Scene II Capulet‚ the Nurse‚ and some servants are preparing the wedding when Juliet returns and begs Capulet’s pardon. He forgives her immediately‚ and he is so happy about Juliet’s obedience that he changes the wedding day to Wednesday. Juliet: I have learnt me to repent the sin of disobedient opposition to you and your behests‚ and am enjoin’d by holy Lawrence to fall prostate here to beg your pardon –She kneels down- Pardon‚ I beseech you! Capulet: Send for the County‚ go tell him
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Capulet servant ------------------------------------------------- Peripheral characters * Friar Lawrence — friend and advisor to Romeo and Juliet * Mercutio — Romeo’s best friend; Prince’s kinsman * Prince Escalus — Prince of Verona; kinsman to Mercutio and Paris * Paris — Loves Juliet * Rosaline — Romeo’s first love who never actually appears in the play * Friar John — Friar Lawrence’s friend * Apothecary — Romeo’s acquaintance in Mantua -------------------------------------------------
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someone they can confide in‚ their cull however is lamentable. Romeo confides in a local friar whose job is to provide spiritual guidance to those who ask for it. Friar Lawrence however‚ feels a dire need to please‚ allowing himself to be swayed away from his morals. Romeo pleads with the friar to marry him and Juliet ‚yet Friar Lawrence resists the idea ‚as Romeo previously had been infatuated with Rosaline ‚the friar also believes that Romeo’s actions are not sincere as he says‚ ‘ Young men’s love then
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the young hearts of Romeo and Juliet. Betrayed by their desire to be with one another for the rest of eternity. Misguided by the trustworthy Friar Lawrence. Romeo and Juliet is the story of Romeo and Juliet and their fate. In the play Romeo and Juliet the tragedy of the two lovers was conducted by none other than Friar Lawrence‚ fate‚ and themselves. Friar Lawrence‚who acted as an advisor for the two lovers‚ wanted to end the fued between the two families. “For this alliance may so happy prove to
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to stop this from happening the Friar comes up with a plan with using a sleep potion. When Juliet took the potion‚ her family
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and Juliet by Shakespeare‚ Friar Lawrence and the Nurse serve as parental figures that greatly impact the development of Romeo and Juliet respectively. The relationship between Romeo and Friar Lawrence affects the development of Romeo by making Romeo more distant from his family and friends and by giving him the courage to go see Juliet after he murdered her cousin. Friar Lawrence made Romeo more distant from his family by allowing him to marry Juliet. In the text Friar Lawrence says‚ “In one respect
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In the well known play‚ Romeo and Juliet‚ by William Shakespeare‚ many tragedies occur. Friar Lawrence plays an important part in shaping the play and maintaining the interest of the audience. Moreover‚ Friar Lawrence makes actions‚ decisions‚ and options that lead on making a huge impact‚ in the lives of Romeo and Juliet in the play. In the play‚ Romeo and Juliet‚ Friar Lawrence makes a huge impact on Romeo and Juliet‚ by deciding to marry them. He wanted to make a positive impact in
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