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What Is The Function of The Friar in Romeo and Juliet? - Harris Barra
What Is The Function of The Friar in Romeo and Juliet? - Harris Barra
– Harris Barra
Thesis: Friar Lawrence plays as an advisor and trusting member of the church to both
Romeo and Juliet. He provides information, help and seeks interest in resolving the feud
between both houses. As such he is perceived as a catalyst for the events he foreshadows
when uniting them both.
Point 1: Friar Lawrence’s function is to guide and support Romeo and Juliet
Quote: “Wisely and slow. They stumble that run fast”
Explanation: Friar advises Romeo that he should not be so impulsive and fast in love and
show an element of haste with the words ‘stumble’ and ‘wisely’. Both words are juxtaposed
to show that bad choices can result in a ‘stumble’ but good choices can be ‘wise’.
Conclusion: Friar Lawrence has several functions to ensure the love between Romeo and
Juliet throughout the play, to bring wisdom through experience and religion and to stop the
feud from consuming them as the next generation as he has foreshadowed humbleness
ahead.