Without The Character of the Friar
Lawrence Would Romeo And Juliet
Not Be A Tragedy?
A tragedy will include a few critical points that sets it apart from any other play. Romeo and Juliet is a great example of a tragedy because it involves all of the crucial points that are needed throughout the play. In a tragedy the action moves towards catastrophe at the end of the play, It should involve a sudden reversal of the main characters emotions from happiness to misery and then the play ends in a death. This is true in the case of Romeo and Juliet because all the events such as the fight with Tybalt are the reasons for Romeo's banishment causing both of these characters to become miserable and in the final scene of the play Rome and Juliet both kill themselves. The main character will be of high rank such as a king of prince so his or her actions would effect everyone close to this character. Also the main character is neither good or completely evil, his or her attitude may show a conflicting nature and their actions may be a result of an error of judgement. This is shown throughout the play by Romeo because it was him who suggested to marry so quickly that lead to the fighting. As a result of this the main characters death is usually a result of their actions. The play will also contain losses and gains of property, lovers, family or knowledge about an issue or fortunes, once again found in Romeo and Juliet because both families lose relatives, Romeo and Juliet. Very crucial information is often delayed or incorrectly delivered causing the characters more misery and anguish, this happens in Romeo and Juliet when friar John does not deliver the letter to Romeo in time Which is a crucial point in the play.
The Friar Lawrence is an important character in this play. He becomes the catalyst of the tragedy by marrying Romeo and Juliet at the start. Now because of this both of them turn to him for help when they are in trouble. After both Romeo and Juliet come to him saying they will kill themselves if he does not help and this is when he starts making drastic plans that are not thought through and they start falling apart around him.
In act two scene three Romeo goes and sees friar Lawrence over his new love Juliet. Friar Lawrence tells him 'Holy Saint Francis, what a change is here! Is Rosaline, whom thou didst love so dear, So soon forsaken? young men's love then lies Not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes.' Here he explains that this is not love but just lust because his love for Juliet is to quick. Romeo explains to Friar Lawrence that it is true love and Friar Lawrence says 'O, she knew well Thy love did read by rote and 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' rancour to pure love.' Here he agrees to marry the couple because Romeo has convinced him that it is true love. He also says he will do it for one reason because he believes if he marries Romeo and Juliet the Montagues and Capulets will stop fighting. So really this is a selfish act and he believe that he will be considered a hero for doing this and he will also be praised by everyone.
Lawrence Would Romeo And Juliet
Not Be A Tragedy?
A tragedy will include a few critical points that sets it apart from any other play. Romeo and Juliet is a great example of a tragedy because it involves all of the crucial points that are needed throughout the play. In a tragedy the action moves towards catastrophe at the end of the play, It should involve a sudden reversal of the main characters emotions from happiness to misery and then the play ends in a death. This is true in the case of Romeo and Juliet because all the events such as the fight with Tybalt are the reasons for Romeo's banishment causing both of these characters to become miserable and in the final scene of the play Rome and Juliet both kill themselves. The main character will be of high rank such as a king of prince so his or her actions would effect everyone close to this character. Also the main character is neither good or completely evil, his or her attitude may show a conflicting nature and their actions may be a result of an error of judgement. This is shown throughout the play by Romeo because it was him who suggested to marry so quickly that lead to the fighting. As a result of this the main characters death is usually a result of their actions. The play will also contain losses and gains of property, lovers, family or knowledge about an issue or fortunes, once again found in Romeo and Juliet because both families lose relatives, Romeo and Juliet. Very crucial information is often delayed or incorrectly delivered causing the characters more misery and anguish, this happens in Romeo and Juliet when friar John does not deliver the letter to Romeo in time Which is a crucial point in the play.
The Friar Lawrence is an important character in this play. He becomes the catalyst of the tragedy by marrying Romeo and Juliet at the start. Now because of this both of them turn to him for help when they are in trouble. After both Romeo and Juliet come to him saying they will kill themselves if he does not help and this is when he starts making drastic plans that are not thought through and they start falling apart around him.
In act two scene three Romeo goes and sees friar Lawrence over his new love Juliet. Friar Lawrence tells him 'Holy Saint Francis, what a change is here! Is Rosaline, whom thou didst love so dear, So soon forsaken? young men's love then lies Not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes.' Here he explains that this is not love but just lust because his love for Juliet is to quick. Romeo explains to Friar Lawrence that it is true love and Friar Lawrence says 'O, she knew well Thy love did read by rote and 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' rancour to pure love.' Here he agrees to marry the couple because Romeo has convinced him that it is true love. He also says he will do it for one reason because he believes if he marries Romeo and Juliet the Montagues and Capulets will stop fighting. So really this is a selfish act and he believe that he will be considered a hero for doing this and he will also be praised by everyone.
