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Why did Romeo visit the friar in the morning?
The first reason Friar Laurence states as to why Romeo is visiting so early is that Romeo is worried or anxious about something. Friar Laurence then says that if that is not the case, Romeo must be visiting so early because he did not go to sleep the previous night.
What is Friar Laurence doing when Romeo visits?
When we first meet Friar Laurence, he is out at dawn gathering herbs into a willow basket, as we see in the lines, “I must up-fill this osier cage of ours / With baleful weeds and precious-juiced flowers” (II. In other words, Friar Laurence is out at dawn collecting both healing herbs and poisonous herbs.
Where does Romeo meet up with Friar Laurence?
Romeo arrives at Friar Laurence’s cell as day breaks. The Friar is collecting herbs and flowers while he postulates on their powers to medicate and to poison. Romeo tells him of his love for Juliet and asks the Friar to marry them later that day.
What Friar tells Romeo?
Friar Laurence tells Romeo that the Prince has sentenced him to banishment rather than death. The Friar advises Romeo to go to Juliet that night as he had planned, and then before daybreak, flee to Mantua.
What does the Friar conclude when Romeo arrives so early?
What does the Friar conclude when Romeo arrives so early? After Romeo asks the Friar to marry him and Juliet, what does the Friar tell him about the way he loves? Friar says that the marriage will help to bring the families together; Friar warns that if you rush into a relationship, it can cause problems.
What is the Friar doing when we meet him?
When we first meet Friar Lawrence in act 2, scene 3, he is picking “baleful weeds and precious-juiced flowers” with which to make medicines (2.3. Friar Laurence has a basket (an “osier cage”) which he’s going to fill up with poisonous weeds and flowers with precious juices.
Did Friar Laurence get punished?
Friar Laurence should be called in by his religious superiors and punished, for he has committed several infractions. The Nurse and the Friar are the only two in the play who know about the secret marriage and the plans to avoid Juliet’s marriage with Paris.
Why is Friar Lawrence surprised to see Romeo at his cell?
Friar Lawrence is surprised when Romeo says he loves Juliet, because he was so recently in love with Rosaline, but he agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet to potentially end the feud. Friar Lawrence is a confidante and mentor to Romeo. He is aware of Romeo’s love life, and knows that he was pining for Rosaline.
What does Friar Laurence tell Romeo in Act 2?
In Act II, Scene III, of Romeo and Juliet, Romeo visits Friar Lawrence and declares his love for Juliet. He then asks the Friar if he will marry them: I’ll tell thee as we pass, but this I pray: That thou consent to marry us today.