throughout the play Romeo and Juliet, Friar Lawrence tends to make poor decisions that make him seem like a foolish character. One reason would be, after Romeo and Juliet meet, they are both locked on the idea of getting married This thought is soon presented to the Friar. Without much hesitation, Friar Lawrence “incorporates two in one” (2.6, line 37). Marrying this couple could be considered a foolish decision because the Friar was aware that the two families had a ongoing hatred for each other. This irrational act could easily be predicted to have a dreadful ending, showing how Friar Lawrence is a foolish character. After Juliet is told that she must marry Paris, she seeks Friar Lawrence for assistance, which eventually becomes no help