At the beginning of the play, the fight between the Capulets and Montague is a significant part to see the hatred within the feud. Throughout the fight scene, many servants from both sides are hurt, and the fear of the bystanders causes the Prince to be called. Before when the Prince leaves he declares, “If ever you disturb our streets again, / Your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace” (1.1.98-99). The Prince is tired of the dangerous fights and bitterness between the families. He wants to make sure that the feud knew what would happen if they continued to cause public disturbances. With the Capulets and Montagues not being allowed to speak to each other because of their short tempers, it puts pressure on Romeo and Juliet because they …show more content…
Specifically, Juliet questions, “O comfortable friar, where is my lord? / I do remember well where I should be, / And there I am. Where is my Romeo” (5.3.153-155). In response to Juliet's questions, Friar Lawerence tells her “ Stay not to question, for the watch is coming. / Come, go, good Juliet. I dare no longer stay” (5.3.163-164). Friar fleeing from Juliet after she just saw her husband dead in the tomb, allows her to do something bad to herself, from the overwhelming pain. This instant depicts how Friar only really cared about himself and did not show any interest in trying to help Juliet out of the tomb. Another moment that his irresponsibility shows is when the couple wanted to get married and he told them that he would only do it because he felt he was going to be the hero to resolve the feud that was generations long. Also if he had gone to Romeo himself to ensure that he would be there for Juliet once she woke up, the Friar wouldn't have to fear being caught because he wouldn't be in there with them. In the end, Friar Lawrence did contribute to the death of Romeo and Juliet, by not trying to stop Juliet or force her to leave the tomb with