The play Romeo and Juliet, written by William Shakespeare, is known to be one of the most famous plays in English literature on the tragic love story between the two characters, Romeo and Juliet. With the ill-fated ending of the two young lovers dying next to each other, many debate as to who or what events are to blame for their dreadful ending. Friar Lawrence is to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet because he creates impulsive plans, allows Romeo and Juliet to get married, and is inconsiderate. Friar Lawrence is to blame for Romeo and Juliet’s deaths because he creates impulsive plans without thinking of the negative possibilities. During the time of this story, the plague was a dangerous disease that many wanted to avoid. In the story, Friar Lawrence devises a new plan by sending Friar John to inform Romeo of his new plan to bring Juliet to Mantua. Document B’s informational poster about the plague shows that if one is near an infected person, they must be quarantined. Friar John writes a letter to Friar Lawrence saying, …show more content…
In Document A, Friar Lawrence tells Romeo, “wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast” (II.ii.97) Even when advising Romeo to think carefully about his decision to marry Juliet, Friar Lawrence decides to defer to the two and wed them the next day, ignoring his own advice. Later on the day of their marriage, Lawrence tells Romeo and Juliet that, “these violent delights have violent ends, and in their triumph die, like fire and powder, which as they kiss consume” (II.vi.9-11). Again, he cautions both Romeo and Juliet that their love may be sweet but can come to a ruinous end due to their families constant dispute. By allowing the secret marriage of Romeo and Juliet, Friar Lawrence’s choice puts the two lovers through many hardships and obstacles, soon leading to their