Friar Lawrence, The Renaissance Man

» Mary_JoAnna - Friar Lawrence's part in the death of the star crossed lovers

I believe that Friar Lawrence was specifically responsible for the death of Romeo and Juliet. I think he planned it from the minute Romeo entered his chambers pining about how much he was in love with Juliet so soon after having his heart broken by Rosaline. I think Friar wanted peace so badly in Verona that he was willing to go to immoral extremes. At first i belive that the Friar married the two to end the feud. When that plan backfired, Lawrence began to plot Romeo and Juliet's death.

I think Lawrence thought that if the Lovers died because they couldn't be together, that would end the feud between their parents. Instead of going to see Romeo himself to make sure that he got the message, Lawrence sends Friar John (If in fact he sent a letter at all, perhaps the letter he was really sending was the message of Juliet's death).

Lawrence promises Juliet that he will be there when she awakes in the tomb because she fears being alone. He keeps his promise but when she awakes and finds Romeo dead by her side, the Friar deserts her. Why would he desert her? Especially at such a crucial time? Hearing a noise was only a lame excuse in order to cover up his motive.

When he hears that Juliet is dead, the Friar shows no emotion. I could be deluding myself but i really believe that the Friar isn't all that innocent.......

-- posted by Mary_JoAnna

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