Many characters were involved in the ultimate downfall of Romeo and Juliet, the character that was responsible for the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet was Friar Laurence.
One reason that Friar Lawrence is responsible for the death of Romeo and Juliet is because he agreed to marry the two in opposition of his judgment and wisdom. He states, “For this alliance may so happy prove/ To turn your households’ rancor to pure love” (II.vi.10-11) Friar Lawrence married Romeo and Juliet so that their families would stop fighting, which did not work, as a result contributing to their deaths. When he married both of them it was a selfish act because he did not think how it would affect Romeo, Juliet, and their families. Friar Lawrence's judgment to marry Romeo and Juliet contributed to their deaths.
Another reason that Friar Lawrence is responsible for the death of Romeo and Juliet because he did not do enough to warn them of the risks. He says, “These violent delights have violent ends/And in their triumph die, live fire and power” (II.vi.10-11). Friar did not emphasize his point enough, he could have said this many times to Romeo and Juliet. He contradicted his words with his actions because he said this and then he agreed to marry both of them to each other. Friar Lawrence did not do enough to warn Romeo …show more content…
He announces, “The letter was not nice but full of charge/Of dear import, and the neglecting it/May do much danger!” (V.ii.19-21). Friar did not do everything in his power to get the letter to Romeo, this mishap ultimately caused Romeo’s death which in turn caused Juliet's death. He could have taken the letter himself instead of passing the job onto Friar John. Since Friar Lawrence failed to send a letter to Romeo explaining Juliet’s ‘death’, he contributed to the death of both Romeo and Juliet’s