In the first place, Friar Lawrence performed the marriage of the two lovers in the act …show more content…
After Romeo’s banishment, Juliet threatened to assassinate herself if he does not find a solution for Romeo and her. As such, Friar Lawrence did not counsel Juliet to execute wise choices; instead, he instructed Juliet to “Take thou this vial, being in bed, and this distilled liquor drink thou off” at a prospect of bluffing Juliet’s death (453.93). His involvement in the conflict between Juliet and Paris engagement created a massive disturbance in the Capulet’s household leading her family and Romeo to assume she died. Friar Lawrence involvement also contributed to Romeo’s suicide during the time he was in despaired after Juliet’s “death.” The star-crossed lovers fate was sealed to be tragic after Romeo’s …show more content…
Although, the Nurse encourages the marriage, she neglected the fact that both lovers came from opposing families. From the beginning, she could have advice the star-crossed lovers to wait till the time is right to get marry rather than rushing the marriage. She knew the situations of Romeo and Juliet since the lovers’ families rejected their marriage. Instead, with the Nurse aiding the lovers wedding, she thrust them down the tragic path. She does not hesitate to compliment Romeo “like a honorable gentleman, who is courteous, kind, handsome, and, I believe, virtuous…” at the hope of them getting marry (418.60). Her involvement in the marriage between Romeo and Juliet established the foundation for the lovers' downfall. As such, it led the lovers in to a life of secrets, lies, and a forbidden love that were never meant to