Romeo and Juliet: Character Analysis - Friar Lawrence

Mulitiple ideas about Friar Lawrence's charcteristics/manors followed with quotes to back the ideas up.

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  • Friar Lawrence
    • Fatherly Figure
      • Gives Romeo a lot of guidance throughout the play - Romeo seeks his advice a lot compared to his own father, Lord Montague.
      • Thinks highly of Romeo and refers to him as 'son' illustrating their close bond.
    • Optimistic
      • When informed about Romeo's new love and desire towards Juliet (Capulet), he predicts that their love and marriage could stop feuds and rejoice the families in Verona.
        • 'For this alliance may so happy prove to turn your households' rancor to pure love.'
    • Religious
      • As priest of Verona, the Friar is religious - he believes that R&Js marriage will unite them in the eyes of God and also put an end to the conflict in the families.
        • 'Till holy church incorporate two in one'
          • This shows Friars religious views and how he believes that through marriage, the two families will be united by God.
    • Wise
      • Friar Lawrence is wise when advising Romeo. He tries to impart advice so Romeo can make the right decisions.
        • 'Wisely and slow, they stumble that run fast.'
          • Here, the Friar is advising Romeo to think carefully and wisely about his decision to marry Juliet.
            • This shows that he is wise as he is aware of what could happen.
          • This is an example of dramatic irony, as the audience are aware that R will 'stumble' and that will have tragic consequences resulting in their death.

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