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Both play minor, but extremely important supporting roles in these scenes. Friar Laurence, on the surface, becomes Romeo's confidant, advisor, and facilitator. He will be the one to guide the...
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In Act III, Scenes 3 and 4 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" both Friar Laurence and the Nurse are catalysts to the tragic fates of Romeo and Juliet and others, as well. For, had they not...
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