While reading Romeo and Juliet one cannot help but compare certain characters and their characteristics. One of the most commonly compared pair, is Friar Laurence and Lord Capulet. The characteristics that they display throughout the play show uncanny similarities. Although, they are quite diverse in many ways also. Friar Laurence plays a major role in the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. The Friar is known for his master plans and problem solving; he often tries to fix the messes that everyone makes with complex plans that don’t always work. Such as in Act Four Scene One when he constructed a plan for Juliet to fake her death. The Friar is always looking out for Romeo and Juliet and treats them like they’re his own kids. When Juliet is having