plays
a significant role in 's fate and is responsible not only for secretly marrying the two lovers
but also for concocting the flawed plan that leads to a drastic misunderstanding on 's part when
he arrives at s tomb. In act 2, scene 3, Romeo visits Friar Lawrence and explains to him that he
is now in love with Juliet. Friar Lawrence is initially astonished, but he agrees to secretly
marry the two lovers, saying,
But come, young waverer,
come, go with me,
In one respect Ill thy assistant be,
For this alliance may
so happy prove
To turn your households' rancor to pure love. (2.3.89€“91)
In act 4, scene 1, Juliet arrives at Friar Lawrence's cell and
explains to him her desperate situation. Friar Lawrence proceeds to create a plan, which
involves Juliet drinking a sleeping potion that will make it seem like she is dead. Friar
Lawrence gives Juliet the vial and tells her,
Let not the
Nurse lie with thee in thy chamber.
[shows her a vial] Take thou...
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