How Did Friar Lawrence Contribute To Romeo's Death

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Although Friar Laurence was just trying to help the couple, Friar Laurence’s misguided advice and impulsive decisions is what led to Romeo’s death. Many other characters contributed to Romeo’s death, it was Friar Laurence’s plan that primarily led to Romeo’s death. Firstly, Friar Laurence's decision to marry Romeo and Juliet in secret initiated a chain of events that ultimately led to their tragic end. In Act II, Scene 3, Romeo sought the Friar's help to marry Juliet, despite their families' enmity. The Friar agrees to marry them, hoping to put an end to the feud. However, keeping the marriage secret proved to be a fatal mistake. If the Friar had not agreed to marry them clandestinely or had found another solution to help the couple, the tragic