Comparing Friar Lawrence's Impulsive Decisions In Romeo And Juliet

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Throughout the play, Romeo’s intense love for Juliet drove him to make impulsive decisions without considering the potential consequences. In act 2, scene 4, Romeo hastily decides to marry Juliet at Friar Lawrence’s cell without fully thinking through his actions. His urgent decision is evident when he instructs the nurse, “Bid her advice/ Some means to come shrift this afternoon,/ And there she shall at Friar Lawrence’ cell/ Be shriv’d and married./ Here is for thy pains” (2.4.163-166). This quote exemplifies Romeo’s impulsiveness and eagerness to wed Juliet quickly, disregarding the fact that Juliet is from a rival family. Despite Friar Lawrence warning him to proceed with caution and “wisely and slow, they stumble that run fast” (2.3.94),