Who is to Blame for the death of Romeo & Juliet: Friar Lawrence, Tybalt or Lord Capulet

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By: Minesh Patel

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Who is to Blame for the death of Romeo & Juliet: Friar Lawrence, Tybalt or Lord Capulet

Friar Lawrence has a large role in the play. He is a trusted member of the Church, and a very dear friend to Romeo. During the play both Romeo and Juliet, turn to the Friar for advice and solutions. Although he has helped the “two star-crossed lovers”, he has his own agenda. He believes that if he brings the two lovers together, then the feud between the two families will stop and he will become a hero.

So, why do I think that the Friar killed them?

Romeo & Juliet’s death could have been prevented, if they were not brought together. The first mistake the Friar made was bringing them together. This mistake leads them to their death. "For, by your leaves, you shall not stay alone.” “Till holy church incorporate two in one." None of the deaths would have occurred if they weren’t married. He speaks as though he is a gift from God, and he is higher positioned then the rest of the characters.

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 Even after the death of Mercutio and Romeo’s banishment, the ignorant Friar continues to bring the lovers together. He devises a hasted plan to fake Juliet’s death, as she was about to committed suicide herself.  "Unless thou tell me how I may prevent it.” The desperate plan had many floors. He had forgotten about the marriage of Paris to Juliet and he had even forgotten to inform Romeo of the plan.

Tybalt is a part of the honourable Capulet family. He is a cousin to one of the main character, Juliet. He is an aggressive character, with a huge ...

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