Question

Romeo and Juliet- At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 3, why does Friar Lawrence spend so much time discussing his passion for herbs and alchemy?

Answer 1

Friar Lawrence spent time discussing about his passion for herbs and alchemy because these are important elements in the final act. He explains that there is a flower which if you smell, you will feel better but if you eat the fruit, you will fall into coma. These are foreshadowing for the final act.