Friar Lawrence
A Franciscan friar, a confidant and advisor to Romeo and Juliet, and an orchestrator of their secret marriage.
Core Belief
"Peace and reconciliation are paramount, and any means, even deception, are justified to achieve them."
Worldview
Friar Lawrence sees the world as a place of both good and evil, where even the most virtuous intentions can lead to disastrous outcomes. He believes in the power of nature and the importance of balance, but underestimates the power of human passion and the inevitability of fate.
Personality
Friar Lawrence is a well-intentioned but ultimately flawed character. He is wise and compassionate, seeking to resolve the feud through Romeo and Juliet's marriage. However, his reliance on elaborate schemes and his failure to anticipate the consequences of his actions contribute to the tragedy.
In Their Own Words
"These violent delights have violent ends,/ And in their triumph die; like fire and powder,/ Which as they kiss consume."
"Wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast."
"Unhappy fortune! By my brotherhood,/ The letter was not nice, but full of charge,/ Of dear import, and the neglecting it/ May do much danger."
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