Romeo and Juliet Questions
5. Friar Laurence expresses his doubts and concerns about the proposal to Romeo, “So soon forsaken? Young men’s love then lies/Not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes” (2.3. 71- 72). Friar Laurence believes that the love that they feel is not love but lust. They confused their lust and attraction to each other for love. He is in disbelief that the couple has falling in true love so hastily.
6. Friar Laurence finally accepts Romeo’s proposal because, “For this alliance may so happy prove/To turn your households' rancor to pure love” (2.3. 97-98). He is convinced that once the families see the young couple were able to put aside the fighting and fall in love despite each they are from their enemy’s family then it spark peace between the Couplets and Montagues, Friar Laurence seeks to gain common ground for the families to agree on and it be the beginning of the end of long withstanding hatred.
7. A major theme of the play is revealed when Friar Laurence warns Romeo, “Wisely and slow. They stumble that run fast” (2.2. 101) Romeo’s and Juliet’s foolishness of rushing into marriage will lead them down a path that will only end in pain and misery. This theme expresses the importance of evaluating the consequences of one’s action before unwisely involving oneself in serious predicaments.
8. Friar Laurence and Romeo relationship can be best characterized as a best friend relationship in which Friar looks out for Romeo and tries to give him advice that will aid him in his life. Friar tells Romeo “Oh, she knew well/Thy love did read by rote, that could not spell./But come, young waverer, come, go with me,/In one respect I’ll thy assistant be,/For this alliance may so happy prove/To turn your households' rancor to pure love” (2.2.94-99). Friar attempts to convince Romeo that his decision of marriage was unwise and that he possible reconsider yet knowing that he has no power over him he surrenders and helps his friend. He overall looks out for Romeo’s well being and
6. Friar Laurence finally accepts Romeo’s proposal because, “For this alliance may so happy prove/To turn your households' rancor to pure love” (2.3. 97-98). He is convinced that once the families see the young couple were able to put aside the fighting and fall in love despite each they are from their enemy’s family then it spark peace between the Couplets and Montagues, Friar Laurence seeks to gain common ground for the families to agree on and it be the beginning of the end of long withstanding hatred.
7. A major theme of the play is revealed when Friar Laurence warns Romeo, “Wisely and slow. They stumble that run fast” (2.2. 101) Romeo’s and Juliet’s foolishness of rushing into marriage will lead them down a path that will only end in pain and misery. This theme expresses the importance of evaluating the consequences of one’s action before unwisely involving oneself in serious predicaments.
8. Friar Laurence and Romeo relationship can be best characterized as a best friend relationship in which Friar looks out for Romeo and tries to give him advice that will aid him in his life. Friar tells Romeo “Oh, she knew well/Thy love did read by rote, that could not spell./But come, young waverer, come, go with me,/In one respect I’ll thy assistant be,/For this alliance may so happy prove/To turn your households' rancor to pure love” (2.2.94-99). Friar attempts to convince Romeo that his decision of marriage was unwise and that he possible reconsider yet knowing that he has no power over him he surrenders and helps his friend. He overall looks out for Romeo’s well being and