Interview of Friar Lawrence and Nurse after Romeo and Juliet's' Deaths

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5th December 98

Interview of Friar Lawrence and Nurse after Romeo and Juliet’s’ Deaths

Judge: John Henry Lawrence enter the dock.  Put your hand on the Bible and say after me, I swear to tell the truth, whole truth and nothing but the truth.

I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

The Jury are now open to ask you questions, you are bound by the book to keep to the truth.

Jury: What was you relationship with Romeo?

I have been a great friend of Romeo ever since he was a little boy.  He has always trusted me and he told me things he would not have told to anyone else.  Romeo respected me and took my advice.  I blame myself for his death and I am very sorry.

Jury: What part did you play in this tragedy?

I tried my best to unite two people who were very much in love.  Yes, I did perform the marriage ceremony but I did it in good faith, I never knew what atrocities it would bring about.  I also tried to help Romeo and Juliet when they were in trouble.  After Romeo was exiled I helped arrange his escape to Mantua, for, you understand it might be possible for them to meet there.  When I gave Juliet the drug I thought that I was doing the right thing.  She was in a mess, she couldn’t tell her parents so with my knowledge of herbal remedies I supplied her with the draught.  She would have taken her own life there and then if I had not.  When Romeo was dead and Juliet would not leave him I deserted her.  I could have saved her life I know but I was too cowardly to face up to my actions.

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Jury: What were your motives in this tragedy?

I wanted to help a very good friend to be happy and preserve the marriage.  I suppose I also hoped that performing this marriage ceremony would help unite the two sides from their conflict.

 

Jury: Whose fault do you think the deaths are?

I blame myself more than anyone else.  I played the largest part, however, I suppose it would not have happened if there had not been many smaller things contributing. For example, if there had never been a conflict.  Nobody was to know that it would ...

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A solid understanding of the play and its events. This student shows an understanding of these characters and their motivations, although at times further exploration would have improved this. ***