Friar Lawrence

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The dark side of the Friar

Characteristics

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Romeo, Friend, Paternal Figure

Juliet, Helper

The Friar does have Rome and Juliet's Best interests at heart

He is irresponsible- the potion and the plan to rescue Juliet was Risky and Reckless

He is also cowardly, abandoning Juliet in the tomb

The Friar is a paternal figure to Romeo, who Romeo talks too often, telling him his secrets- "thou didst chid'st me oft"

He gives advice- "In thy wisdom", but his plans are risky and he understands that marrying Romeo and Juliet may cause terrible consequences- "These violent delights have violent ends"

He is practical and knowledgeable- he is the voice of common sense in the play. He gives Romeo lots of advice on Rosaline

The Friar is cowardly-"I'll no longer stay"

"I dare no longer stay"

"I do spy a kind of hope"

"This alliance may so happy prove to turn your households rancour to pure love"

"These violent delights have violent ends"

"Young men's love clearly lies not in their hearts but in their eyes"

"Thou fond madman"

"O rude unthankfulness"

"Art thou a man?"

"It strains me past the compass of my wits"

"We still have known thee for a holy man"