He's a little dismayed at the sudden reversal, but also perhaps a little amused at the "folly of youth." I think when he learns who Romeo's in love with, his dismay deepens because of their families' hatred, but he also sees an opportunity to bind the families together and grows some excitement.
Friar Lawrence is first of all stunned by the idea as he knows the Montague and the Capulet houses and both in feud. However he is most astonished by the fact that Romeo wants to marry Juliet this morning when yesterday he was desperately in love with Rosaline.
He's surprised, since Romeo was head-over-heels in love with a totally different girl yesterday. He is also a little disgusted that Romeo can change his mind so quickly and so completely.
Friar Laurence is very displeased and tells Romeo that he does not love he looks at the beauty of looks not the beauty inside and his heart is to easley changed
Surprise and a little contempt. Just yesterday he was all "Rosaline! Rosaline! Rosaline!"
He criticises Romeo for moving too quickly.
When Friar Lawrence suggests this, he believes that a marriage would solve the rivalry between the Montagues and Capulets.
Romeo was so in love with Rosaline, but she would not have him. He was hurt and depressed for a moment, but when he met Juliet he forgot about Rosaline all too quickly. Friar Lawrence tells Romeo that it is too quick of a recovery, and his newfound thoughts of Juliet while Rosaline is forgotten is proof that men do not love with their heart but the beauty the eyes see. Friar Lawrence thinks Romeo is fickle when it comes to love.
Friar Lawrence hopes that the marriage between Romeo and Juliet can subdue the hatred between their two families, the Montagues and the Capulets. Friar Lawrence believes that the peace and love between Romeo and Juliet can influence the other members of the families.
Fraternal/brotherly, platonic, philos (friendship) Possibly agape (unconditional), though I wouldn't go that far.
It confirms the story that Friar Lawrence tells the families. It tells what has happened over the four days that only Romeo, Juliet, Nurse, and Friar Lawrence knew. About how Romeo and Juliet fell in love and married, etc.
He criticises Romeo for moving too quickly.
Friar Lawrence in Romeo Juliet
At Friar Lawrence's cell, Romeo and Juliet were secretly married in Act 2 of William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet." Friar Lawrence conducts the marriage ceremony in secret to help the young couple in their forbidden love.
Friar Lawrence suggests that young men's love lies in their eyes because they are easily influenced by appearances and are quick to fall in love with outward beauty rather than inner qualities.
Romeo believes that Friar Lawrence cannot understand his point of view because the friar is not in love with Juliet like Romeo is. Romeo feels that his intense emotions and passion make his situation unique and beyond the friar's comprehension.
Right before marrying Romeo and Juliet, Friar Lawrence warns Romeo of his foolishness.
When Friar Lawrence suggests this, he believes that a marriage would solve the rivalry between the Montagues and Capulets.
In Act 2, Friar Lawrence expresses unease and caution in agreeing to marry Romeo and Juliet. He is concerned that their sudden love may be impulsive and volatile, and he worries about the potential consequences of rushing into such a serious commitment.
The audience knows that Romeo has a close relationship with Friar Lawrence because Romeo confides in the friar about his love for Juliet, seeks his advice on important matters, and trusts him with their secret marriage. The friar also plays a key role in helping Romeo and Juliet be together, showing a deep bond between them.
Friar Lawrence feels uneasy about secretly marrying Romeo and Juliet because he knows it goes against their parents' wishes and could lead to conflict. He also harbors doubts about the speedy nature of their love and worries that their relationship may not be built to last.
Romeo was so in love with Rosaline, but she would not have him. He was hurt and depressed for a moment, but when he met Juliet he forgot about Rosaline all too quickly. Friar Lawrence tells Romeo that it is too quick of a recovery, and his newfound thoughts of Juliet while Rosaline is forgotten is proof that men do not love with their heart but the beauty the eyes see. Friar Lawrence thinks Romeo is fickle when it comes to love.