Character Flaws of "Romeo and Juliet"
Romeo and Juliet is one of Shakespeare's plays about tragedy. It is about two lovers who commit suicide when their family rivalries prevent them from being together. The play has many characters, each with its own role in keeping the plot line. Some characters have very little to do with the plot. Many characters do not have much time on stage but their parts are crucial to the plot of the story. Some of the character flaws in this play are the reason why "The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet" is a tragedy.
One of Friar Lawrence's most favorable traits is how good intentioned he is. For example, when he says "In one respect I'll thy assistant be; for this alliance may so happy prove, to turn your households rancour to pure love, (II. iii. 92-94)" he is saying that the only reason he will marry Romeo and Juliet is because he hopes that the marriage will end the hostilities between the two houses.
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Romeo and Juliet with Friar Laurence
Romeo and Juliet, Act I-Scene_3. Lady Capulet and ...Friar Lawrence is also a man who is not afraid to take risks when he feels it is necessary to help someone. For example, in II. vi., when he marries Romeo and Juliet, he is risking his reputation as a Friar so he can help the two lovers. Also, when he says "Take thou this vial, being then in bed, and this distilled liquor drink though off;" (IV. i.), he is suggesting that Juliet drink a potion so that she might fake her own death and avoid marrying Paris. This is an extremely risky thing to do because he does not know what will happen when Juliet is unconscious. Unfortunately, for all his good intentions the play still ends in tragedy.
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