Romeo and Juliet: Blame Friar

Romeo and Juliet: Blame Friar Lawrence In Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet", Friar Lawrence has a major role. As a priest, Romeo and Juliet trusted Friar Lawrence completely, turning to him for advice, and solutions. He was there throughout Romeo and Juliet's lives, he married them, came up with a plan to keep them together, and was a friend throughout their tragedies. However it was his rashness, shortsightedness, poorly thought out plans and desperate measures …

…adds to it. Romeo and Juliet's death was Friar Lawrence’s fault. He began the catastrophe added to it, and allowed its completion. He thought out his plans poorly, and he rashly handled decisive situations. His impure intention and incompetence caused the suicides of two young teenagers. Odd how someone could not apply their own wisdom to their own actions. “ Virtue itself turns vice, being misapplied.” (2.3.17) Friar Lawrence’s own advice would suit him best.