The Meddling Friar Lawrence In Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

Many people have read the tragic tale of Romeo and Juliet, this tragedy has also been the topic of many debates. So who did cause the death of these two young lovers? Was it the meddling Friar Laurence? Or perhaps it was the Capulets obtrubing impact on their daughter's life? The real culprits are the star crossed lovers themselves. Romeo and Juliet reckless and impulsive behavior led to their own demise. The people around them warned them time and time again that their love is doomed, but did they listen? No, they chose to ignore their advice and ended up facing the consequences.

There as been an ongoing debate on who is truly to blame for the deaths of the star crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet. Most people believe that the meddling friar Laurence is to blame. This argument includes good evidence to support its claim, however, the facts

Although Juliet’s parents didn’t always listen to her they certainly loved her. On one occasion lady Capulet felt so bad about Juliet grieving over Tybalt she said “Marry, my child, early next Thursday morn, the gallant, young and noble gentleman, The County Paris, at Saint Peter's Church, Shall happily make thee there a joyful bride”(III, v, __). Lady Capulet is obviously trying to soothe her grieving daughter, although her methods aren’t the best it’s love nonetheless. Many people say the two were forbidden to be together, but they never even told their families, they didn’t even give them a chance. After Romeo and Juliet’s death lord Capulet sees how much they loved each other and said “O brother Montague, give me thy hand: This is my daughter's jointure, for no more Can I demand”( V, iii,__). These people are capable of change if they are given the chance. Romeo and Juliet just assumed their parents would shut them down. This impulsive and irrational behavior is exactly why the two