Friar Lawrence advises Romeo to be happy by reminding him that he has successfully married Juliet, which is a significant and joyous event. He also points out that Romeo has been spared from the fate of death for avenging Mercutio's death, as he only received banishment instead. Lastly, he encourages Romeo to consider that his love for Juliet will ultimately lead to a brighter future, emphasizing the importance of hope and positivity despite current challenges.
When Friar Lawrence suggests this, he believes that a marriage would solve the rivalry between the Montagues and Capulets.
they say she must marry or move out.
Romeo is very miserable about being banished from Verona. The Friar tells him it could be worse because Tybalt could have killed him, or the Prince could have sentenced him to death, or Juliet could have rejected him, and none of this happened.
Romeo refers to the Friar as his "ghostly sire" (2.2.188), so it appears that the Friar is Romeo's confessor. Also, when they speak, the Friar chides him about his yearning for Rosaline, so apparently the Friar is someone to whom the Friar has turned to for advice about love.
Friar Lawrence says this when Romeo comes to him to arrange a marriage between himself and Juliet.
Friar Lawrence believes that the key to a long and happy relationship is moderation and balance. He advises that too much of a good thing can lead to negative consequences, and that maintaining a sense of proportion and self-control is essential for a successful partnership.
1. "Thy Juliet is alive" 2. "Tybalt would kill thee, but thou slew'st Tybalt" 3. "The law that threaten'd death becomes thy friend and turns it to exile." But be careful. When the friar says "happy" he does not mean cheerful. He means lucky. In all these three things, Romeo has been lucky, and if he is smart, says the friar, he will take advantage of the opportunity which luck gives him.
When Friar Lawrence suggests this, he believes that a marriage would solve the rivalry between the Montagues and Capulets.
Friar Laurence believes Romeo should be happy because he has just married the woman he loves, Juliet. This marriage could lead to the end of the feud between their families and bring them peace and happiness.
they say she must marry or move out.
Romeo's mood when he leaves Friar Lawrence's cell can be described as hopeful and relieved. He is optimistic about his future with Juliet now that they are married, and he is grateful for the support and guidance of the friar. Overall, he is looking forward to a happy life with Juliet despite the challenges they may face.
Romeo is very miserable about being banished from Verona. The Friar tells him it could be worse because Tybalt could have killed him, or the Prince could have sentenced him to death, or Juliet could have rejected him, and none of this happened.
Romeo refers to the Friar as his "ghostly sire" (2.2.188), so it appears that the Friar is Romeo's confessor. Also, when they speak, the Friar chides him about his yearning for Rosaline, so apparently the Friar is someone to whom the Friar has turned to for advice about love.
Paris has just been arranging his wedding to Juliet. Juliet is coming to prevent the same wedding. Paris seems to be under the impression that Juliet is happy to be married to him, but we know, and Juliet knows, and the Friar also knows that Juliet has no intention of marrying Paris.
The line "For this alliance may so happy prove to turn your households' rancor to pure love" is spoken by Friar Laurence in William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet." He is expressing hope that the marriage between Romeo and Juliet will reconcile their feuding families.
Friar Lawrence says this when Romeo comes to him to arrange a marriage between himself and Juliet.
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