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Friar Lawrence In Shakespeare's The Tragedy Of Romeo And Juliet

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The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is a drama about two star-crossed lovers whose family feud thwarts their true love. Romeo, son of Lord Montague and Juliet, daughter of Lord Capulet have found love in each other, and their feelings only deepen as time goes on. Friar Lawrence, a holy man in Verona, is eager to end the feud by attempting to help Romeo and Juliet kindle their love, in spite of the dispute. However, he does not think about the consequences. Juliet’s father, Lord Capulet, is very adamant to have her marry Paris, and is hostile to the idea of her marrying someone else. Friar Lawrence’s ambition, Juliet’s love, and Capulet’s stubbornness lead to the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. Friar Lawrence’s ambition causes him to act on foolish ideas and discount the consequences of his actions. For instance, when Romeo visits the Friar’s cell he says to Romeo, “For this alliance may so happy prove, To turn your households' rancor to pure …show more content…

For instance, when Juliet, Lady Capulet, and the Nurse are all talking about vengeance against Romeo for killing Tybalt, Juliet shouts “If all else fail, myself have power to die” (III, v ,244 ,841). Juliet’s passion for Romeo drives her to do anything necessary to be with him. Juliet is abandoning her parents leadership, becoming her own person with opposing desires. Additionally, when Juliet is talking aloud on her balcony, she says “My bounty is as boundless as the sea, My love as deep. The more I give to thee, The more I have, for both are infinite.” (II, ii, 33-35, 800-801). Juliet’s passion drives her deeper in love with Romeo as time goes on. Juliet will stop at nothing to keep her love of Romeo alive, and continue her burning passion for him. Juliet slowly becomes an independent woman, breaking the chains of her parents rule, as a result of her passion and drive to have a romance with

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