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How does Friar Laurence feel at the end of the play?
Friar Lawrence is a steady character throughout the play. He hopes that good will come from the marriage between Romeo and Juliet. The main change we see in him is at the end when he expresses regret about his role in their deaths.
Does Friar Laurence want the feud to end?
However, Friar Laurence agrees to marry the two young lovers, mostly in the hopes that this secret marriage will end the lengthy Capulet-Montague feud. (His plan does ultimately end the feud, but certainly not in the peaceful, painless way he was expecting.)
Where is Friar Lawrence going at the end of the scene?
He is going to “tempt fate” by returning to Verona where he has been banished from. His goal is to be with Juliet and he is willing to risk being captured and killed before arriving at her tomb. You just studied 15 terms!
What kept Friar John from seeing Romeo?
But an outbreak of plague forces Friar John into quarantine and prevents him from delivering Friar Lawrence’s letter to Romeo, while Balthasar seeks out Romeo with news of Juliet’s death.
What does Friar Laurence do in Act 2 Scene 3?
In Act 2, Scene 3, right before Romeo enters, we find the Friar out and about in the early morning looking for herbs and medicinal plants. Because many of the poor people during this time could not afford doctors, clergymen were known to help out with a holistic-style treatment if called upon.
Who is Friar Lawrence in Romeo and Juliet?
Romeo and Juliet Characters. Friar Lawrence Friar Lawrence occupies a strange position in Romeo and Juliet. He is a kindhearted cleric who helps Romeo and Juliet throughout the play. He performs their marriage and gives generally good advice, especially in regard to the need for moderation. He is the sole figure of religion in the play.
What does Friar Laurence say in the soliloquy?
The Friar’s soliloquy is about the healing power of plants and herbs. However, he also warns that some plants used to heal can also be poisonous. This, of course, foreshadows the tragic events to come by indicating what will happen later on in the play.