Friar Laurence helps them from "summary" of RT William Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet 6-Pack with Audio by Harriet Isecke,Tamara Hollingsworth
Friar Laurence plays a crucial role in the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet. He is a trusted friend and confidant to both Romeo and Juliet, offering them guidance and support during their secret relationship. When Romeo seeks his help to marry Juliet, Friar Laurence sees an opportunity to bring peace between the feuding families. Despite his reservations about the young couple's hasty decision, he agrees to perform the marriage ceremony in the hope that it will end the conflict. Friar Laurence also comes up with a plan to help Juliet avoid marrying Paris, whom her parents have arranged for her to wed. He gives her a potion that will make her appear dead for 42 hours, allowing Romeo to rescue her and take her away to live happily ever aft...
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