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Friar Lawrence To Blame In Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

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What is blame? Blame is being assigned for a fault or wrong. Many have different opinions about who is the one to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. One can say that Friar Lawrence, Capulet, and Juliet have a part to do with the deaths. Friar Lawrence is guilty because he agrees to marry them because he thought it would be good to end the feud between the two families. Capulet is forcing Juliet to do something she does not want to. Juliet had many chances to tell her family that she married Romeo. Friar Lawrence can be blamed for the death of Romeo and Juliet because he agreed with most of the things they did. He agrees to marry them and says that he will assist them because it can end the feud. “But come, young waverer, come, go with me, In one respect I’ll thy assistant be; For this alliance may so happy prove, To turn your households’ rancour to pure love.” (DBQ: Who’s to Blame, Document C). Friar Lawrence had many chances to tell the Capulets and Montagues that Romeo and Juliet got married, but he never did until they died. Although, it was not his place to tell the families, he could have said something when he heard that Paris was going to marry …show more content…

He has planned for her to get married with Paris. “...Boo woo her, gentle Paris get her heart, My will to her consent is but a part….”. (DBQ: Who's to Blame, Document D). She knows that she cannot get married with him because she is married to Romeo so she says no to her father. Capulet does not take the news well and starts arguing with her. “...But fettle your fine joints ‘gainst Thursday next, To go with Paris to Saint Peter’s Church, Or I will drag thee on a hurdle thither. Out, you green-sickness carrion! out, you baggage!...”. (DBQ: Who’s to Blame, Document D). He does not want her talking or facing him at all if she does not marry Paris. This is the second time that he promises Paris Juliet’s hand in

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