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Friar Lawrence is a priest, and priests are always called "Father".
To understand why "ghostly", you need to know something about the word "ghost". It means the same as "spirit" or "soul". That's why we talk about someone "giving up the ghost" when they die; they are letting go of their soul. That's why the "Holy Spirit" in Christian theology is sometimes called the "Holy Ghost". Ghosts in the sense we usually think of them are the spirits of the dead who cannot rest, which is why the Ghost in Hamlet says "I am thy father's spirit".
Friar Lawrence is not Romeo's real father--that is Montague. But the Friar is Romeo's spiritual father, the one Romeo goes to for advice and support. Spiritual and ghostly, as we have seen, mean the same thing. Hence, "ghostly father."
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Who is the ghostly sire Romeo seeks?
Friar Lawrence. "Ghostly" here means "spiritual"; the Friar is Romeo's spiritual father, as indeed all priests are.
Who helps Juliet by taking a message to romeo?
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.
What is the setting of scene 6 in romeo and Juliet?
Romeo, Juliet, and Friar Lawrence are in Friar Lawrence's cell.
Where does friar Lawrence assume romeo has been all night?
Friar Lawrence is sure that Romeo was at Juliets all night.
Was friar Lawrence a Capulet or a Montague in romeo and Juliet?
Only his spiritual father. Romeo's biological father and mother appear in Act 1 Scene 1.
Who is the ghostly sire Romeo seeks?
Friar Lawrence. "Ghostly" here means "spiritual"; the Friar is Romeo's spiritual father, as indeed all priests are.
Why does Romeo call friar Laurence his ghostly father?
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.
Who married Juliet and romeo?
Friar Lawrence married Romeo and Juliet in his cell.
Who helps Juliet by taking a message to romeo?
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.
What is the name of Romeo's spiritual advisor?
The name of Romeo's spiritual advisor is Friar Lawrence.
What is the setting of scene 6 in romeo and Juliet?
Romeo, Juliet, and Friar Lawrence are in Friar Lawrence's cell.
Where does friar Lawrence assume romeo has been all night?
Friar Lawrence is sure that Romeo was at Juliets all night.
Was friar Lawrence a Capulet or a Montague in romeo and Juliet?
Only his spiritual father. Romeo's biological father and mother appear in Act 1 Scene 1.
Who knows of romeo and juliets marriage?
It was both Romeo's and Juliet's idea to marry eachother.
Who does Friar Lawrence entrust with the important letter to Romeo?
Friar Lawrence entrusts Friar John with the important letter to Romeo, instructing him to deliver it to Romeo in Mantua. However, Friar John is unable to get the letter to Romeo in time due to being quarantined.
When did friar Lawrence sent the note to Romeo?
Friar Lawrence sent the note to Romeo on the same day of Juliet's supposed death.
What critical piece of news does friar Lawrence hear from friar john?
Friar Lawrence sends a letter to Romeo, who is in Mantua, detailing his plan to fake the death of Juliet, and have Romeo bring her to Mantua where they can both live happily ever after. He gives the letter to Friar John, who is supposed to bring the letter to Romeo ASAP. Friar John never makes it to Romeo, because he was quarantined due to an outbreak of the Plague. Therefore, he brought the letter back to Friar Lawrence. This messed up Friar Lawrence' plan, as he had already set it in motion.
