The Role Of Friar Lawrence In Romeo And Juliet

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Throughout history we have trusted the leader of our church, the priest. In William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Romeo and Juliet trust the priest of their church, Friar Lawrence. Friar Lawrence is at fault for the death of Romeo and Juliet. Friar Lawrence is responsible for Romeo and Juliet’s death because he married them and keeps it secret. Lord Capulet makes Juliet marry Paris because Friar Lawrence has not told the parents of Romeo or Juliet yet. Lord Capulet tells Juliet she will be marrying Paris on Thursday. For Juliet this is not okay because she is married to Romeo. Lord Capulet says to Juliet, “An you be mine I’ll give you to my friend; and you be not hang, beg, starve, die i’ the streets” (iii.v.193-194).He is now threatening