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In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the character Friar Laurence had the greatest influence on the tragic outcome of the play.
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In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the character Friar Laurence had the greatest influence on the tragic outcome of the play. Friar Lawrence was a trusted holy man whose judgment was held in the highest reverence by Romeo and Juliet. However, he failed to provide a wise solution to their dilemma. Romeo and Juliet's demise was the product of the Friar's predisposition to act in haste, his irresponsibility and his fear of being disgraced. The Friar's first shortcoming that contributed to the tragic result is the way he commits to impulsive and rash decisions. For example, when Romeo tells the Friar of his new love for Juliet, the Friar tells Romeo that he is acting too hastily and not thinking about the consequences, " ... they stumble that run fast." (II. III. 94). However, despite his advice to Romeo of thinking before acting, he decides to marry them in...
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