Question

In the tragedy of romeo and juliet act II, scene iii, how does Friar Laurence react to romeo’s news and plans? Choose two options.
A) he predicts disaster because Romeo and Juliet‘s families are enemies
B) He agrees to perform the marriage of Romeo to Juliet as soon as possible
C) he is concerned that Romeo may forget Juliet as quickly as he forgot Rosaline
D) he urges Romeo to get to know Juliet better before rushing into marriage

Answer 1

The following are correct: B & C

B) He agrees to perform the marriage of Romeo and Juliet as soon as possible.

Text Ev:

In one respect I'll thy assistant be;

For this alliance may so happy prove

To turn your households’ rancour to pure love. (p.47)

C) He is concerned that Romeo May forget Juliet as quickly as he forgot Rosaline.

Text Ev:

Holy Saint Francis! What a change is here!

Is Rosaline, that thou didst love so dear,

So soon forsaken? Young men's love then lies

Not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes. (enotes etext p. 46)