Romeo And Juliet Quotes Analysis

Romeo and Juliet was written by William Shakepeare in the 16th century, it revolved around an ancient hostility of two families living in the city of Verona however, a powerful outburst of love erupts in a paired bloodshed, which in turn extends to other preventable deaths. In the final analysis, due to the actions of a multitude of individuals , the marriage ends in death. Friar Lawrence is identified as the character who significantly contributed to and orchestrated the tragic deaths of the couple. Friar Lawrence provides the sleeping potion to Juliet, which precipitates the decision of Romeo and therefore Juliet's death, he had isolated Juliet after mourning over Romeos death knowing she had overpowering guilt and would likely need assistance

At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 6 Friar Lawrence prays before he marries the couple stating “May the heavens smile upon this holy act of marriage, so that afterwards nothing happens to make us feel sorrowful about it.” This quote demonstrates how Friar Lawrence was aware that there was the potential for negative consequences to arise from him marrying Romeo and Juliet. In that scene he also says “Come on, come along with me, and we will do the ceremony quickly”. This quotes shows the speed and secrecy by which he married the couple because of the aforementioned concerns. These examples from the text highlight that Friar Lawrence was aware of the problematic nature of Romeo and Juliet’s relationship but he nonetheless, proceeded to married

Thy husband in thy bosom there lies dead, And Paris too. Come, I'll dispose of thee Among a sisterhood of holy nuns. Stay not to question, for the watch is coming. Come, go, good Juliet, I dare no longer stay. Juliet responds by announcing; ‘Go, get thee hence, for I will not away. These quotes displays how Friar Laurence made very little attempt to take Juliet away from Romeo’s body and to safety, instead he was more concerned with his own welfare and left her alone in the tomb where she inviteably committed suicide under the circumstance. This excerpt from the text shows that Friar Lawrence selfishness put Juliet’s life at risk and he therefore is accountable for her