The Friar In The Tragedy Of Romeo And Juliet

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The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet

Friar lied… Kept secrets… Meddled… That started the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. This man seems like a kind person. However, he has questionable motives. Friar is guilty because he married Romeo and Juliet in secret that’s what began this awful tragedy. How does Romeo and Juliet getting married in secret going to stop the feuding families? Life positions are prominent if no secrets start. How is keeping a secret going to solve any problems? What will be examined today are the roles and responsibilities of the Friar, the actions and motivations of the Friar and the direct and indirect consequences.

In theory he had a sick and twisted way of trying to split up Romeo and Juliet by pretending he has good motives.

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