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- 1 What special knowledge does Friar Lawrence have?
- 2 How does Friar Lawrence help Romeo?
- 3 How does Friar Laurence help Juliet?
- 4 What special ability knowledge does Friar Lawrence reveal in this scene what significance might this have on the plot?
- 5 Why does Friar Lawrence help Juliet fake her death?
- 6 What is Friar Laurence’s special skill or area of knowledge?
What special knowledge does Friar Lawrence have?
Friar Laurence’s special skill is in making medicines and potions from herbs.
How does Friar Lawrence help Romeo?
The Friar is a close friend of Romeo’s. He is a good and kind character who supports the young lovers and helps them to marry in secret. After Romeo is banished, he makes a potion that Juliet will take to appear dead.
What does Friar Lawrence suggest they do with her?
What does Friar Lawrence suggest they do with her? He suggests that Juliet leave with him. Why did Juliet get mad at Romeo? She’s mad that he killed himself.
How does Friar Laurence help Juliet?
Juliet is heartbroken at losing her love and seeks Friar Lawrence’s help. The Friar will give Juliet a potion to make her appear dead. After drinking it, her family will lay her apparently lifeless body in the Capulet tomb. The potion will last for 24 hours, during which time Friar Lawrence will send news to Romeo.
What special ability knowledge does Friar Lawrence reveal in this scene what significance might this have on the plot?
Friar Lawrence’s skill and knowledge lies in knowing the “true quality” of such herbs and plants and how to use them to help man. This knowledge of course becomes critical for the plot of the play when he gives Juliet a potion that will put her in a death-like state but without killing her.
What is Juliet’s mood when she asks the friar for help?
Romeo and Juliet
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Juliet’s mood when she asks Friar Lawrence’s advice is…. | desperate |
| To which family does Friar Lawrence belong? | Other |
| How does Juliet die? | she stabs herself with Romeo’s knife |
| To which family does Benvolio belong? | Montague |
Why does Friar Lawrence help Juliet fake her death?
Friar Laurence was gifted with herbs and potions, and knew just the trick. He had developed a special potion which had the qualities to mimic death. If Juliet drank it, everyone would think she was dead and she would be buried in her family’s tomb. Later, she could be reunited with Romeo.
What is Friar Laurence’s special skill or area of knowledge?
What is Friar Laurence’s special skill or area of knowledge? Friar Laurence’s special skill is in making medicines and potions from herbs.