Romeo and Juliet | Lawrence (Character Analysis)
Also: Friar Lawrence and in some editions, Laurence
Friar Lawrence is a Franciscan monk. He lives in modest quarters suitable to someone who is a follower of St. Francis. He is a priest who is able to conduct religious ceremonies such as marriage and burial. He is also able to hear confessions and forgive sins. He serves as an adviser to Romeo and later to Juliet, and he develops several plans for the young lovers to follow. Also, he comments on the action at key points. Many of his speeches have a philosophical content to them.
When the friar first appears on stage (II.iii), he is...
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