Friar analysis

Question 1

introduction

Answer 1

• The Friar enables and facilitates most of the action within the play; he marries Romeo and Juliet, and also helps Juliet devise the plan to ‘reunite’ with Romeo after she is instructed to marry Paris.

Question 2

religion

Answer 2

• the only character who presents religion
• causes the death of the young lovers by helping Juliet stage her suicide- could be to highlight the dangers of religion if not kept in check
• could suggest the polluting of religion which occurs when conflict arises

Question 3

political/ scheming

Answer 3

• intentionally marries Romeo and Juliet with the intention
  of ending the civil tension
• demonstrates that whilst he is neutral in stance within the conflict between the two families, he has an agenda of his own.
• helping Romeo and Juliet isn’t solely with the intention of helping two young lovers be united, instead he also wants to bring the two families back together.

Question 4

Trust

Answer 4

• R&J often ask for guidance- Friar is a neutral figure between the two families and therefore can offer rational and unbiased help.
• his wish to end the conflict leads to the young lover’s death

Question 5

Wise

Answer 5

seen as a figure both R&J can turn to when in need of help- turn to him for wisdom

Question 6

rs to romeo

Answer 6

• acts as a father figure to Romeo
• his wish to end the conflict leads to the young lover’s death