Friar Laurence's Role In Romeo And Juliet

In William Shakespeare’s world-renowned play, Romeo and Juliet, Friar Laurence, Romeo, and fate contribute to the tragedy of the play, the tragic death of Romeo and Juliet. Friar Laurence is one of the primary causes of the tragedy due to his easily persuaded attitude and good-hearted nature. Romeo’s role in the tragedy is a result of his romantic yet impulsive nature. Fate plays the most significant role in the tragedy for the reason that fate ultimately has complete control over the events that occur and the timing in which the events occur. Friar Laurence’s character plays a significant role in the tragedy because of his easily persuaded and good-hearted nature. Friar Laurence is a holy man who is respected by the people in the city

The events that fate controls are crucial to the tragedy, however, in Shakespeare’s play, fate has a tendency to strike at the worst times and is the foremost cause of the tragedy. Fate’s bad timing is displayed when Romeo says: “Here’s to my love! [Drinks.] O true apothecary!/ Thy drugs are quick. Thus with a kiss I die” (V.iii.118-120). Romeo is completely unaware that Juliet has consumed a potion and she will wake up promptly after the potion wears off. As soon as Romeo discovers Juliet “dead” body, his impulses cause him to drink poison given by the apothecary so that he can die beside Juliet, his one true love. If Romeo waited for a few more moments, Juliet would have awoken and they could continue with their plan to elope and live happily ever after. Fate’s horrible timing led to Romeo to consuming the poison. Consequently, Juliet stabbed herself with his dagger and as a result, she created the plot, the tragedy of the play. The occurrence of events and the timing of the events are caused by fate. Therefore, fate is the most significant element to the tragedy because it controls everything that occurs across the