Friar Laurence tries to dissuade Paris by suggesting that Juliet may not be ready for marriage yet as she is grieving over Tybalt's death. He advises Paris to be patient and give Juliet some time before moving forward with the marriage. Ultimately, the friar is trying to buy more time to come up with a plan to reunite Juliet with Romeo.
Friar Laurence made a plan with Juliet to stop her from marrying Paris. He tells her to drink a potion which makes her seem dead. He then tries to send a message to Romeo telling him that he has to come to fetch Juliet and they can be together. The message doesn't reach Romeo and he then thinks Juliet is dead. Then they kill themselves. You should really watch one of the films or the play.
"The Earth that's nature's mother is her tomb." (II.iii.11)
Yes, Friar Laurence believed that deception could be justified if it served a greater good or prevented harm. He used deception in Romeo and Juliet to try to bring peace between the feuding families and help the young lovers.
Friar Laurence's letter is not delivered to Romeo because Friar John was kept in quarantine since there was a plague in his house. Friar John wanted to go to Mantua himself but he couldn't. Once Friar Laurence hears this he says: "Now must I to the monument alone. Within these three hours will fair Juliet wake. She will beshrew me much that Romeo Hath had no notice of these accidents; But I will write again to Mantua, And keep her in my cell till Romeo come." His plan is to go to the tomb, get Juliet then write a second letter. But Friar Laurence's second letter is never sent to Romeo because Romeo's servant Balthazar has already told him Juliet is dead. Romeo arrives at the tomb before Friar Laurence can even write the second letter, which results in Romeo killing himself, which results in Juliet killing herself.
At various times, Benvolio, Mercutio, the Nurse, Friar Lawrence, Romeo's father, Friar Lawrence's friend Friar John and Romeo's servant Balthazar all try to do things which they think will help Romeo. And Juliet too, of course.
I tried to dissuade my friend from joining the risky business venture. The teacher's warning dissuaded the students from cheating on the exam. The campaign aims to dissuade people from smoking by highlighting the health risks.
To advise or exhort against; to try to persuade (one from a course)., To divert by persuasion; to turn from a purpose by reasons or motives; -- with from; as, I could not dissuade him from his purpose.
Relationships with parents aren't always fatherly or motherly. Sometimes you can share this relationship with someone not related to you. In the play "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare Romeo shares a son-to-father relationship with Friar Laurence. Montague does try to make a relationship with Romeo but Romeo doesn't seem to want to as well. Romeo's relationship with his father is meaningless but that is not so with the Friar. Comparing the two relationships reveals that his with the Friar is much greater than his with his father. Romeo's relationship with Lord Montague doesn't really mean much to Romeo. Romeo, in the play, shows much respect when talking to Montague. He shows no form of feelings but to show his father that he is respectful towards him. Throughout the play Romeo seems to not care what Montague thinks. Romeo also does not express his feelings to his father. When Romeo is sadden by the rejection of Rosaline Montague makes in effort to comfort his son but Romeo doesn't pay much attention to Montague. When Romeo finally meets Juliet, his lover, he decides not to tell Montague which almost outlines his relationship with Montague. If Romeo's relationship with Montague was anything near father-to-son he would of mentioned Juliet to him. Romeo does not have a very strong relationship with Montague at all. Romeo's relationship with Montague is totally unlike his with Friar Laurence. It is very obvious that Romeo completely trusts Friar Laurence. When Romeo meets Juliet he only tells the friar. Romeo communicates with the Friar like a son and father should. Romeo explains his feelings for Juliet to the friar. Romeo also only goes to the Friar when he needs assitance. Whenever Romeo is Banished for the killing of Tybalt, Romeo turns to the Friar and hides in his cell because he wants to see Juliet again. Friar Laurence is definitely the fatherly figure in Romeo's corrupt life. Romeo's relationship with Friar Laurence is more developed than his with Montague. Throughtout the play Romeo speaks his mind to Friar Laurence and tells him exactly whats going on. In contrast, he doesn't tell Montague more than he has to. Romeo doesn't even really have a decent conversation with Montague. Romeo speaks to Montague with much respect and discipline like a butler would do to his master. Romeo speaks freely without censorship to the Friar and tells him exactly what is on his mind. When Romeo seeks help he goes to Friar Laurence not Montauge. Romeo never goes to Montague for anything. When Romeo mentions his love for Juliet he goes to the Friar. When Romeo was banished and needed help, he goes to Friar. The gap in Romeo's relationship with Montague is filled by his with Friar Laurence. Romeo's relationship with the Friar is the opposite of his with Montague. Friar Laurence has a much more stronger relationship with Romeo than Montauge. Biologically Montague is Romeo's father, but mentally Friar Laurence is Romeo's true father.
I think they are the nurse and the friar Lawrence.The nurse doesn't tell Juliet's parents what's going on and acts as a messager between her and Romeo, even though she tries to convince her marrying Paris would be a good option. Friar Lawrence helps by agreeing to preform the wedding ceremony, helping Romeo once he gets banished, and coming up with the plan/giving Juliet the potion to help her avoid marrying Paris. Although it's his plan going wrong which causes the two lovers' tragic deaths, he does a lot to try to help them be together.there are actually 3 people who know about romeo and Juliet's relationship: the nurse, friar Laurence, and Romeo's servant balthasar.
The objectives of Friar Lawrence's plan are: 1. To give Juliet some hope so she won't immediately kill herself as she threatens to do. 2. To get Juliet out of Verona. 3. To avoid having Capulet chase Juliet to Mantua and try to bring her back. 4. Most importantly, to avoid having to explain to Capulet that he has married Capulet's only child and heir to Romeo.
The objectives of Friar Lawrence's plan are: 1. To give Juliet some hope so she won't immediately kill herself as she threatens to do. 2. To get Juliet out of Verona. 3. To avoid having Capulet chase Juliet to Mantua and try to bring her back. 4. Most importantly, to avoid having to explain to Capulet that he has married Capulet's only child and heir to Romeo.
Prince spares Friar Lawrence's life because he recognizes that the friar acted with good intentions to try and resolve the conflict between the Capulets and Montagues. The prince believes that Friar Lawrence played a role in bringing about peace, even though his actions ultimately led to tragedy.