Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet describes the story of two "star-crossed lovers" who take their own lives. The prince states that some should be punished for their deaths. The three characters most responsible for their demise are Friar Laurence, Lord Capulet, and Romeo. To begin with, Friar Laurence played a major role in the tragedy. Friar Laurence made a big mistake by keeping the marriage secret and letting no ... riches that he will get if they marry, not about if they really love each other. He gives Juliet no and is not flexible about changing his mind. Lord Capulet is rushing Juliet in...

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... TOGETHER." So the Friar concocts a potion to make Juliet seem like she's dead, and we go through the tears, pain, and funeral. The whole time the friar knows she is not dead and that when she wakes up standing over her should be Romeo. Well, Romeo some how (Fate) fails to receive the letter containing the important information that Juliet is not really dead. In conclusion Fate is ... an unstoppable force that drives all of our lives. When Juliet awakens from her sweet ... slumber it is not Romeo she finds standing over her ... ...

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