In William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet, Friar Laurence is a holy man who is trusted by other people. In the play, the opening of Friar Laurence is a passage about the herb that said by himeself, “…Within the infant rind of this small flower. Poison hath residence and medicine power…” (2.3. 23-24). Seemingly, these words are just a simple description of flowers. With the in-depth reading, people can find the connection between Friar Laurence and the herbs. The first turning point in Romeo and Juliet’s life was Friar Laurence made them get married. In the beginning, Friar Laurence was surprised that Romeo forgot his last love so fast by meeting Juliet, who is the only child of Capulet. But in a sudden, Friar Laurence realized, “For this alliance may so happy prove, To turn your households' rancour to pure love” (2.3. 91-92). He hoped Romeo and Juliet’s union can heal the relationship between their households. With this in mind, Friar Laurence secretly united them
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When Friar Laurence looked at the letter which should be in Romeo’s hands now, complained, “ Unhappy fortune! By my brotherhood, the letter was not nice but full of charge of dear import, and the neglecting it may do much danger. Friar John, go hence; Get me an iron crow, and bring it straight unto my cell” (5.2. 17-20). In this life or death situations, Friar Laurence still decided to keep the secret and solved by his own. Perhaps because of his battle righteousness, or maybe he believed that he could fix the problem without letting anybody know. Holding the iron crow, Friar Laurence seemed determined to take Juliet away from the grave. But at the last moment, he escaped alone, “…I dare no longer stay” (5.3. 159). Friar Laurence helped the lovers all the way through, but deserted Juliet at the last minute because of his fear. People have to heave a long sigh that everyone has his time of fear, even he is a great holy
When Friar Laurence looked at the letter which should be in Romeo’s hands now, complained, “ Unhappy fortune! By my brotherhood, the letter was not nice but full of charge of dear import, and the neglecting it may do much danger. Friar John, go hence; Get me an iron crow, and bring it straight unto my cell” (5.2. 17-20). In this life or death situations, Friar Laurence still decided to keep the secret and solved by his own. Perhaps because of his battle righteousness, or maybe he believed that he could fix the problem without letting anybody know. Holding the iron crow, Friar Laurence seemed determined to take Juliet away from the grave. But at the last moment, he escaped alone, “…I dare no longer stay” (5.3. 159). Friar Laurence helped the lovers all the way through, but deserted Juliet at the last minute because of his fear. People have to heave a long sigh that everyone has his time of fear, even he is a great holy