In William Shakespeare’s tragic play, “Romeo and Juliet,” someone’s actions set off a chain reaction of tragedies. The devastating ending of the impulsive decision asks the question: who is responsible for the star-crossed lover’s tragic fate? In “Romeo and Juliet” Friar Lawrence’s rushed plans, lack of backup ideas, and poor communication with Romeo lead to the tragic end for the young couple. Friar Lawrence’s actions set off a chain of reactions of tragedies as his weak plan with the fake death potion leads to misunderstandings. For example, in Act 4, Scene 1, lines 70-72, Friar Lawrence proposes a plan that later leads to the tragic event, “I do spy a kind of hope, which craves as desperate which we would prevent.” Friar Lawrence proposes his idea without any thought, though he does acknowledge the dangers, he takes the risk anyway. Because of this plan, Juliet avoided marrying Paris and it also foreshadows her ultimate death at the end. From this event forward, it makes a dramatic and significant change in the play. …show more content…
Friar Lawrence’s flawed decision making, especially when he agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet, hoping it would end the feud between their families. In Act 2, Scene 6, line 11, Friar Lawrence acknowledges “These violent delights have violent ends.” This emphasizes the carelessness of his actions and the consequences they bring, emphasizing the role of Friar Lawrence in the lover’s mistimed death. Friar Lawrence’s lack of backup plans and impulsive decisions make him largely responsible for Romeo and Juliet’s deaths. When Juliet approaches him for help, he quickly forms a risky procedure without considering possible consequences which impact the future events that are coming