Friar Lawrence's Role and Philosophy

In Act 2, Scene 3 of 'Romeo and Juliet', Friar Lawrence gathers herbs and reflects on the duality of nature, noting that good and evil coexist. Romeo arrives, surprising the Friar, and confesses his love for Juliet, asking the Friar to marry them. Despite his initial skepticism about Romeo's sudden change of heart, Friar Lawrence agrees, hoping the marriage will end the feud between the Montagues and Capulets.

What is Friar Lawrence doing at the beginning of the scene?

• Picking flowers and herbs

• Writing a letter

• Talking to Romeo

• Sleeping

What does Friar Lawrence say about the Earth?

• It is Nature's mother and tomb

• It is a place of eternal life

• It is a place of endless night

• It is a barren land

What is the dual nature of the creations of the Earth according to Friar Lawrence?

• They are neither good nor bad

• They are all bad

• They have both good and bad uses

• They are all good

What does Friar Lawrence say about the flower he holds?

• It is useless

• It is only poisonous

• It is only medicinal

• It has both poison and medicine

How does Friar Lawrence react to Romeo's early visit?

• He is angry

• He is sad

• He is surprised

• He is indifferent

What does Romeo say about Rosaline?

• He still loves her

• He has forgotten her

• He hates her

• He is indifferent to her

Who does Romeo reveal he loves now?

• Juliet

• Rosaline

• No one

• A new character

What does Friar Lawrence say about young men's love?

• They love with their hearts

• They love with their souls

• They love with their eyes

• They love with their minds

Why does Friar Lawrence agree to help Romeo marry Juliet?

• He hopes it will end the feud

• He wants to defy the Capulets

• He wants to make Romeo happy

• He wants to gain favor with the Montagues