Romeo’s death- Friar John is to blame I believe the person who is responsible for the death of Romeo is in fact Friar John. Friar Lawrence emphasized how important it was for this note to get to Romeo but according to the text Friar John was not mindful of that. Friar John says, ”I could not send it- here it is again- nor get a messenger to bring it thee, so fearful were they of infection”(5.2 10). If Friar John had taken into consideration the consequences of not following the orders of Friar Lawrence, Romeo should not have killed himself as a result. It was his moral mistake that resulted in the loss of 3 lives considering that Romeo killed Paris and Juliet killed herself when she found Romeo dead. If he had done such a simple thing they …show more content…
Friar Lawrence realizes what has happened and he gave this duty to Friar John because they trusted each other very much and Friar Lawrence referred to Friar John as a “brother”. Friar Lawrence stated, ”Unhappy fortune! By my brotherhood the litter was not nice, but full of change. Of dear import and the neglecting it may do much danger Friar John.”(5.2 15-25). Friar Lawrence acknowledged how big of a deal it was that Friar John neglected his job and failed Friar Lawrence’s plan. If it was taken seriously, Romeo’s life wouldn’t have been in danger. These evidences clearly lead up to the cessation that Friar John Correlating to popular beliefs, many people believe that Friar Lawrence was the person that was responsible for Romeo’s death. I understand that perspective but it’s important to remember that Friar Lawrence might have had an impulsive plan but it was very well planned out. If Friar John had not failed to carry out the plan then it definitely would have worked and Romeo and Juliet might not have been a love destined to fail. Their twisted fates were caused by both immaturity and Friar John’s responsibility. Friar Lawrence exclaimed, “Unhappy fortune.” (5.2 15-20). This shows that he was absolutely confident in his plan having worked