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How Did Friar Lawrence Influence Romeo And Juliet

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In William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, it tells a tale of Romeo and Juliet whom were apart of hateful families. Considering they needed a parental influence in their life they were desperate to find someone who could be a role model in their life. Friar Laurence positively influenced the life of Romeo and Juliet. Romeo and Juliet were not very close with their rival and money-seeking families, therefore they looked up to someone else to positively or negatively influence their lives.
Friar Laurence gives Romeo good advice in the quote, “Therefore love moderately: one love doth so; Too swift arrives as tardy as too slow.” (54) Friar Laurence tells him a long lasting relationship is one that is taken slow. Friar gives this advice right before …show more content…

Two such opposed kings encamp them still In man as well as herbs-grace and rude will;” (43). For instance, plants such as the wolfsbane are poisonous but are also used as a sedative to slow the heart rate. This example shows how something bad can be used to do good and much like people there are good people that can do bad to others. Friar is basically saying not everyone is perfect and we all have a bad side. Humans, just like plants, have grace and joy as well as evil and bad intentions.
Friar Laurence is states how it is immature to love with your eyes in the quote, “In one respect I’ll be thy assistant be; For this alliance may so happy prove To turn your households’ rancour to pure love” (45). He is saying that a relationship based off of looks is not a relationship of love or one that will last. It is immature to love with your eyes because looks do not last a lifetime, but personality does. The love will not last if you are dating someone merely just for their appearance. Romeo not only fell in love with Juliet’s immense beauty but also her sweet, kind, caring, and open

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