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    Romeo and Juliet Who is responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet? There are several people who could be blame for the deaths of these to young persons which are Romeo and Juliet. One of them that could be blame is there parents or Tybalt and Mercutio or even the nurse or other people.But the one that is mostly blame since the beginning is the Friar Laurence for all the things he did for Romeo and Juliet. One of the reasons for why friar Laurence is blamed is because He decided to marry Romeo

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    During act 5 scene 3 in Romeo and Juliet written by William Shakespeare‚ do both Romeo and Juliet die. Many people will say the feud caused the death of them both‚ but when you really think about the other characters and their act in the play‚ you being to realize that Friar Laurence plays a huge role in their deaths. Friar Laurence is presented as a holy man who is loved and trusted by both Romeo and Juliet. Friar Laurence’s main role in the story as a friend is to highlight the feud and conflicts

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    Romeo and Juliet Act Two (study guide)   [pic] Explain the Prologue. ACT TWO - SCENE ONE: Explain the dramatic irony in this scene. The audience knows what Mercutio does not‚ that calling on Rosaline’s charms will no longer produce Romeo‚ who now loves Juliet. ACT TWO - SCENE TWO: (This is the most famous scene in the entire play.) 1. Fill in the blanks in this paraphrase of Romeo’s soliloquy (lines 1-32) Shh! What light is at the window? Juliet shines through the window like the sun rises

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    In the Shakespearian play “Romeo and Juliet‚” Friar Laurence is guilty for the tragic deaths of both Romeo and Juliet. Friar Laurence marries Romeo and Juliet secretly despite the fact that he knows about the feud between the Montague and Capulet households. He justifies his actions by saying that the marriage between Romeo and Juliet will end the feud. Friar Laurence is responsible for the lovers’ deaths as he marries them without their parents’ permission which went against the societal normalities

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    - SCENE ONE 1. What is the plan that Juliet and the Friar come up with? Take a sleeping potion that will make her appear dead; send a letter to Romeo explaining the plan so he will come get her from the tomb and take her to Mantua. ACT FOUR - SCENE TWO 2. Juliet is so convincing in her deception that her father decides to move the wedding day up from Thursday to Wednesday. What Complication does this change foreshadow? Friar Lawrence has less time to get the letter to Romeo. ACT FOUR - SCENE

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    Friar Laurence is solely responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet”. In Shakespeare’s play "Romeo and Juliet"‚ Friar Lawrence is solely responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. The Friar agreed to marry them secretly. As result they had a much stronger bond between them which was created through marriage: "For‚ by your leaves‚ you shall not stay alone‚ till holy church incorporate two in one." (2.6.36-37). His plan was poorly thought out‚ and risky. Friar Laurence thought of the

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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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    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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    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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