Romeo and Juliet | Class 12: The Role of the Clergy

Lecture Topic: The Problem of Friar Laurence

Ask students what kind of direction clergy members should give and what responsibilities they have to their congregation. After some discussion of modern expectations, turn the discussion to the problem of Friar Laurence. The Capulets and Montagues have already proven themselves to be estranged from their children. Juliet’s nurse is loving but lacks real authority. Friar Laurence is the principle adult who could have steered the young couple in a proper direction. At first, the Friar seems like someone who should be trusted. He...

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