The play “Romeo and Juliet” is a devastating love story. In only a matter of few days‚ to be precise 5 days‚ unfortunate events unfold. The feud between the Capulets and Montagues‚ one that no-one knows or what started the feud‚ caused violence and hatred among the citizens of Verona. Nonetheless‚ there are people whose actions help lead to the tragic fate of the star-cross lovers and other unnecessary people. People who don’t think twice of their actions until after the consequences. Maybe‚ just
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Shakespearean play “Romeo and Juliet” is a well known tragedy of two forsaken lovers from rival families who spend an eternity together by taking their own lives. Although Romeo and Juliet are the protagonists‚ it is important to recognize that minor characters are fundamental to the final product of the play. Friar Lawrence is one such character. His appearances in the play though limited‚ are vital to shaping its outcome. His role is by far the most important in “Romeo and Juliet” as he not only
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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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Friar Laurence and the Nurse The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare introduces the readers to two very unique and colorful characters. These two characters are the Nurse and Friar Laurence who both play major roles that contribute to the outcome of the two lovers Romeo and Juliet. Both the Friar and the Nurse differentiate when it comes to their personality and behavior. The two characters have good intentions when they get involve in the challenges that face the two star-cross lovers
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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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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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Romeo and Juliet: Friar Laurence Kelly Glorioso At first glance‚ one may look over the character of Friar Laurence and dismiss him as only a minor player in the story of Romeo and Juliet. However‚ upon closer examination‚ it becomes obvious that the Friar plays an essential role in the development of the play and is notable for moving the action along. A Franciscan friar‚ he is also an expert of plants and natural remedies. At the beginning of the play‚ we learn that he is very close
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I believe that Friar Laurence is to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. Friar Laurence was the one that gave Juliet the potion that made her appear dead‚ therefore misleading Romeo and causing him to kill himself. Friar Laurence says “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 humor; no pulse‚ no warmth‚ no breath.” When Friar Laurence was figuring out this plan he could had come up with
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looking at how Shakespeare presents love in Act 2 Scene 2 of Romeo and Juliet from lines 18 through to 127. After reading the majority of act 2 scene 2 we are now able to understand and interpret Shakespeare’s language and language devices further. Act 2 Scene two is set in the shadow beneath Juliet’s bedroom window‚ with Romeo hiding in the darkness. Romeo listens on as Juliet speaks of her love for Romeo to what she thought was the darkness however as we as the audience know Romeo is able to hear
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character I have chosen is Friar Laurence he influences Romeo and Juliet by telling them the upcoming events in the near future.He has also married Romeo and Juliet despite Laurence being shocked by Romeo’s mishap with rosaline which did not give Romeo any affection‚ it also was an attempt to try to stop the civil Feud between the capulets and the Montagues. Friar also helps them both when Romeo is banished for killing Tybalt and as he runs to mantua Laurence helps Romeo and Juliet by making a potion to
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