Friar Lawrence was one of the most important characters in the novel. Even though he was not on the stage for most of the play he greatly contributed to the tragedy that would soon happen at the end of the play. There was basically three major parts that lead to the death of Romeo and Juliet, which Friar Lawrence was involved in all of them. Friar Lawrence played a vital role in the marriage, planning …showed first 75 words of 1024 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1024 total…little more thought to the course of his actions. There will be much controversy over what or who was responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet, but many clues are left by Shakespeare which point in the direction of Friar Laurence. The responsibility of their deaths will continue to be debated for many years to come. “ For never was a story of more woe/ than this of Juliet and her Romeo” (Act 5, scene 3, 309-310)