Friar Lawrence Flashcards
Friar Lawerence quote 1
Act 2 “with baleful weeds and precious-juiced flowers. The earth that’s nature’s mother is her tomb”
The rhyming couplets/juxtaposition ‘tomb’ and ‘womb’ emphasise the interconnectedness between life and death where the earth which often viewed as the grave for the deceases it paradoxically also the source of new life
The repeated use of Juxtaposing ideas with medicine and poison “baleful weeds and precious juiced flowers’ and ideas of life and death ‘tomb’ ‘womb’ demonstrates the Friar’s insightful nature whilst introducing us to his morally ambiguous character.
Friar Lawerence quote 2
Act 2 “these violent delights have violent ends, And in triumph die like fire and powder”
Friar Lawrence’s warning “These violent delights have violent ends” reveals his wisdom and foresight, as he recognises that intense passion—like Romeo and Juliet’s—can lead to destruction. His simile “like fire and powder” suggests that although their love is thrilling, it is also dangerously explosive, showing that the Friar is aware of the tragic consequences that haste and unchecked emotion can bring.
Friar Lawerence quote 3
“For doting, not for loving, pupil mine” , the Friar draws a clear difference between infatuation and real love. The word “pupil” reminds the audience that Romeo is still learning—emotionally and morally- encouraging the audience to view the Friar as a teacher for Romeo educating him and making the audience trust the Friar more. The use of the possessive pronoun ‘mine’ reinforces the affectionate relationship between the two characters onstage showing the Friar is motivated out of genuine concern for Romeo’s welfare.
Friar Lawerence quote 4
“Thy tears are womanish / thy noble shape is but a form of wax”
Friar Lawerence quote 5
“Take thou this vial, being then in bed /And this distilled liquor drink thou off”
quote 6
Act 5 “I’ll dispose of thee, Among a sisterhood of holy nuns”
The term “dispose” has connotations of getting rid of something which could be seen as the Friar attempting to cover his tracks.
quote 7
Act 5 “Myself condemned and myself excus’d”
The Juxtaposing terms illustrates his conflicted nature on whether he should come clean reinforcing his morally ambiguous character. However his guilt overrides him demonstrating his care and grief for Romeo overrides him in turn making him admit what he di.
