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Friar: the Cause of Death for Romeo and Juliet
Summary: Describes why Friar Laurence is the true cause for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet in the romantic tragedy by William Shakespeare. Argues that the Friar dismisses the seriousness of Romeo's love for Juliet, causing him to be responsible for Romeo and Juliet's death.
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is known for its romantic tragedy. With all the deaths, who is truly to blame for Romeo and Juliet's deaths? Friar Laurence is to blame for Romeo and Juliet's deaths for many obvious, yet overlooked reasons.
Friar dismisses the seriousness of Romeo's love for Juliet, causing him to be responsible for Romeo and Juliet's death. Trying to get Romeo to get his puppy love satisfied, Friar tells him, "Go get thee to thy love, as was decreed/Ascend her chamber, hence and comfort her./But look thou stay not til the watch be set,/For then thou canst not pass to Mantua" (3.3.146-149). Friar has based Romeo's love primarily n sex, when Romeo has proven that his love is deeper. Friar tells Romeo to have his way with Juliet and then decide if he actually does adore her, thus causing their relationship...
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