The Friar is a close friend of Romeo's. He is a good and kind character who supports
the young lovers and helps them to marry in secret
. After Romeo is banished, he makes a potion that Juliet will take to appear dead.
How do we know that Romeo and the Friar have a close relationship?
We know Romeo and Friar Lawrence have a close relationship
because Friar Lawrence calls Romeo his son and he knows about Rosaline
. … Friar Lawrence agrees to marry the lovers because if he does, the marriage might end the family feud. Mercutio and Benvolio are concerned because Tybalt has challenged Romeo to a duel.
Why does Friar marry Romeo?
When Romeo asks Friar Lawrence to marry him and Juliet, Friar Lawrence agrees
because he thinks their marriage might bring about the end of the feud between their two families
. He states, “For this alliance may so happy prove / To turn your households' rancor to pure love” (2.3. 91–92).
How does Friar feel about Romeo's love?
Friar Lawrence is surprised when Romeo says he
loves Juliet
, because he was so recently in love with Rosaline, but he agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet to potentially end the feud. Friar Lawrence is a confidante and mentor to Romeo. He is aware of Romeo's love life, and knows that he was pining for Rosaline.
How does the Friar view Romeo?
Friar Laurence
is wise when he advises Romeo
. He thinks highly of Romeo and refers to him as ‘son' illustrating their close bond. He also tries to impart advice so Romeo can make the right decisions. “Wisely and slow, they stumble that run fast.”
Why does Friar Lawrence marry the lovers?
When Romeo asks Friar Lawrence to marry him and Juliet, Friar Lawrence agrees
because he thinks their marriage might bring about the end of the feud between their two families
. He states, “For this alliance may so happy prove / To turn your households' rancor to pure love” (2.3.
What does Friar Laurence symbolize?
Friar Laurence is presented as
a holy man who is trusted and respected by the other characters
. The Friar's role as the friend and advisor to Romeo and Juliet highlights the conflict between parents and their children within the play. The centrality of the Friar's role suggests a notable failure of parental love.
Why is Friar Laurence blamed?
Friar Laurence was responsible
for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet
because he married Romeo and Juliet, he was afraid of committing a sin, and because of his faulty plan for saving Juliet from a marriage to Paris.
What is not one of Friar Lawrence's fears of marrying the couple?
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What is the Friar collecting?
The Friar is collecting
herbs and flowers
while he postulates on their powers to medicate and to poison. Romeo tells him of his love for Juliet and asks the Friar to marry them later that day.
Who does Mercutio think Romeo is in love with?
When Mercutio is looking for Romeo, he uses Rosaline's name to draw him. He does not know that Romeo is over Rosaline, and is now in love with
Juliet
. When Mercutio is looking for Romeo, he makes a bawdy speech about Romeo being a lover that seems to indicate he still thinks Romeo is in love with Rosaline.
What are Friar Lawrence's fears?
The friar fears that
Romeo may have slept in sin with Rosaline
. Romeo assures him that did not happen, and describes his new love for Juliet, his intent to marry her, and his desire that the friar consent to marry them that very day. Friar Lawrence is shocked at this sudden shift from Rosaline to Juliet.
Does Friar Laurence agree to marry them?
Determined to marry Juliet, Romeo hurries to Friar Lawrence.
The Friar agrees to marry them
, expressing the hope that the marriage may end the feud between their families.
Is Friar Lawrence Romeo's dad?
Overall,
Friar Laurence is depicted as a father figure in Romeo's life
and goes to great lengths to offer him valuable advice, chastise him when necessary, and assist him in any way possible. After Romeo first meets and falls desperately in love with Juliet, he rushes to Friar Laurence to tell him the good news.
What are Friar Lawrence's views on love?
Friar Laurence's views on love in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet are
consistent with the principles of his religious Catholic faith
, specifically moderation and marriage. He believes that a divinely inspired love is capable of overcoming hatred.
What type of character is Friar Lawrence?
The Friar is
a close friend of Romeo's
. He is a good and kind character who supports the young lovers and helps them to marry in secret. After Romeo is banished, he makes a potion that Juliet will take to appear dead.
