Who Is Responsible For Romeo And Juliet's Death

Who would’ve known that the most sacred person, in Romeo and Juliet’s eyes would be the killer of both? The man who seemed to care about their relationship the most, seemed to have no interest of protection at all. In loving memory of both Capulet and Montague, his love for them appeared to be little after all. William Shakespeare's play, Romeo and Juliet, enforces that many characters have led to Romeo and Juliet’s death, yet no one is more responsible than Friar Laurence. Ironically, Friar Laurence, the most caring people in Romeo and Juliet’s life, was the reason for their deaths. To begin with, Friar Laurence's irresponsible acts of inability to give the letter to Romeo himself just goes to show that isn’t a man to trust. Friar says, “Unhappy fortune!⋯Oh dear import and neglecting it may do much danger.” (5.3.17).

Friar reacts to the news that the letter hasn’t been delivered as if it was all Friar John’s fault.

Consequently, this shows the irresponsibility of Friar Laurence. As a result, to Friar hearing the news from Friar John he reacts, “But I will write again to Mantua, And keep her at my cell till Romeo comes.” (5.3.28). When Friar hears that the news “may do much danger”, he still doesn’t react to help Romeo or even think of the cause of what Romeo will do when he hears that Juliet have died. If Friar had thought of how Romeo felt, he would have been able to prevent Romeo’s death. For this reason, Friar Laurence’s horrific mistake had ultimately led to Romeo and Juliet’s death. Most importantly, Friar Laurence created the whole effect of the many deaths from the Capulet and Montague family. When Friar first sees Romeo and Juliet the day of their marriage he says, “These violent delights have violent ends.” (2.6.9). Friar Laurence’s idea to marry them was a bad idea, and even he knew it

too. He let the risk of violent disputes happen. To add to, Friar says, “So smile the heavens upon this holy act That after hours with sorrow will chide us.” (2.6.1). Friar had the audacity to still marry Romeo and Juliet when he knew that he had a slight knew that there was a high chance that their marriage would end up going wrong. His careless had an impact on the City of Verona. Friar Laurence’s task had eventually killed Romeo and Juliet along with Mercutio and Tybalt. Some reader may think that Friar Laurence's assist in Romeo and Juliet’s love story positively impacted their relationship, but that is untrue. While it is true that Friar was the man that comforted Romeo when in need, that doesn't take away the fact his so called “help” caused their deaths. Friar Laurence’s encouragement to take a potion that had a chance to kill Juliet, shows the careless person that he is. When Juliet is about to take the poison she says, “ What if it be a poison which the Friar Subtly hath ministered to have me dead” ( 4.3.25). Friar unmindful idea had had now sparked a fear that she won’t be able to see her husband, Romeo, anymore. In fact, Juliet is given a chance that this poison, could actually cause her life. While Friar’s helpful acts may look like a was a brilliant man, his thoughtful acts have shown that his brilliancy were turned to foolishness.