In Act II Scene III, Friar Lawrence gives a soliloquy about the power of nature. Shakespeare uses this soliloquy to convey his tone towards nature using poetic devices such as juxtaposition and symbolism. For example, when the Friar is filling his basket, he says, “With baleful weeds and precious- juiced flowers” (8). Shakespeare is using juxtaposition to compare the poisonous weeds to the beautiful healing flowers and how when put together in a basket have their own unique power, showing how Shakespeare has a very respectful attitude towards nature. He also uses juxtaposition when the Friar says, “For naught so vile that on the earth doth live but to the earth some special doth give.” (17) Shakespeare is comparing how the good and bad of nature