It comprises almost all of Act 5 Scene 2 of Romeo and Juliet. The whole conversation is no more than 22 lines long.
Friar John tells Friar Lawrence that he couldn't deliver the message to Romeo because he was quarantined for exposure to the plague.
Friar Laurence asks Friar John to deliver a letter to Romeo explaining the plan to fake Juliet's death.
Friar Laurence asked Friar John to deliver an important letter about Juliet's fake death to Romeo in Mantua. However, Friar John was unable to complete the delivery due to being quarantined in a house suspected of the plague, resulting in Romeo not receiving the message on time.
He sends Friar John as a messenger.
Friar John was a trusted friend of friar Laurence.
Friar Laurence confesses to Friar John at the end of Romeo and Juliet. He reveals the truth about his role in the tragic events that led to the deaths of Romeo and Juliet.
Romeo and Friar John are not related. Friar John is a Franciscan friar who was supposed to deliver an important letter from Friar Laurence to Romeo, but he was unable to do so due to being quarantined during a plague outbreak.
Friar John can't get to mantua because of a plague outbreak.
Friar John can't get to mantua because of a plague outbreak.
Friar Johan tells Friar Laurence that he is concerned about Romeo and Juliet's secret marriage which could lead to negative consequences. He warns Friar Laurence to be cautious and consider the potential risks involved in their relationship.
friar john couldn't get through the gates or something so he came back
He doesn't get it because Friar John, the courier, got sidetracked and was quarantined in a plague house.
Romeo calls Friar Laurence his "ghostly father" because the friar has taken on a paternal role in providing guidance and support to Romeo, especially in matters of love and relationships. The term "ghostly" emphasizes the spiritual and moral guidance that Friar Laurence offers Romeo.