Friar Lawrence occupies a strange position in Romeo and Juliet. He is a kindhearted cleric who helps Romeo and Juliet throughout the play.
The character of Friar Lawrence, in Romeo and Juliet, is one that is inherently good. However, his inclination towards his heart instead of his intellect ultimately cost the lives of the two young lovers.
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