"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare is a well-known play that ends in tragedy. The story follows Juliet Capulet and Romeo Montague, two star-crossed lovers whose families are in a feud, as they find a way to be together. From getting secretly married to faking poison, the two take extreme measures to stay together, which will eventually lead them to their deaths. Friar Lawrance, a priest, marries the two in a misjudgment to end the family's feud. After conceding that marriage is a bad idea, she further continues the deception as things go from substandard to worse. By playing a role in their marriage and the plots that follow, Friar Lawrence carries the blame for the tragic deaths of Romeo and Juliet. Without agreeing to marry the two or giving Juliet the fake poison, neither of the deaths would have occurred. …show more content…
When Romeo asked the Friar to marry him and Juliet, the Friar responded, "For this alliance may so happy prove to turn your households’ rancor into pure love" (A 2, S3, L-91-92). The following day, he proceeds to secretly marry the two in hopes of bringing the two families together, not thinking of the consequences this may bring. The problem is that Juliet's father arranges a marriage with Count Paris. Feeling desperate about having to marry Paris, Juliet threatens to kill herself instead. Friar Lawrence's attempt to restore harmony between the families resulted in Juliet becoming