Friar Laurence Is To Blame For The Tragedy Of Romeo And Juliet

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In every tragic situation, people want to find a scapegoat -- a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others. Most people do not want to be accused and try to find a way out, but karma always gets to them. In The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, two star-crossed lovers attempt to be together despite being from enemy households. With Capulet trying to get Juliet to marry Paris and Romeo’s banishment from Verona, the two lovers create plans with Friar Laurence to stay together which resulted in their deaths. However, their deaths could have been prevented and people argue who is the most to blame for it. Friar Laurence is the most to blame for the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet.
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When Capulet changed the date, people believe Capulet made it too early, resulting in the change in plans with Juliet and Friar Laurence. The date was Thursday, but however, Capulet changes it to “I’ll have this knot knit up tomorrow morning [Wednesday]” (IV, iii, 24). Some readers could believe that Capulet messes up the plan by changing the date. However, Friar Laurence could have resent the letter and gone to Juliet afterward. Another reason when many people believe Capulet is the blame is when he decided to let Romeo stay at the party. “Tybalt: Uncle, this is a Montague, our foe, / A villain that is hither come in spite / To scorn at our solemnity this night . . . Capulet: Content thee, gentle coz. Let him alone. . . Therefore be patient. Take no note of him” (I, v, 59-69). This quote shows how easy Capulet allow Romeo to stay at the party and how he allowed Romeo to meet Juliet. Friar Laurence is still at fault, especially with this. Lastly, Capulet set up Juliet and Paris’ wedding without Juliet’s permission and tells Paris, “Sir Paris, I will make a desperate tender / Of my child’s love. I think she will be ruled” (III, iv, 12-13). This quote shows Capulet think of Juliet, a girl who follows her father’s words. Friar Laurence is also at blame for this because he could had stopped the wedding from happening. He knows about the wedding, yet still, offer Juliet the plan of the vital. He could have told the families about the marriage and try to stop the marriage with Paris but does not. Friar Laurence is more to blame then

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