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Key Quotes - Friar Laurence (Act 2)

Here are key quotes from Friar Laurence in Act 2:

Act 2, Scene 3

Act 2, Scene 3

  • 'young men’s love then lies not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes'.
    • At first, Friar Laurence does not believe that Romeo’s love for Juliet is genuine (real).
    • He is confused about Romeo’s quick change of heart – up until the night before, he had been pining over his unrequited (not returned) love for Rosaline.
    • In fact, he suggests that men love with 'their eyes'. This implies that Romeo’s love is shallow (not deep) and only concerned with Juliet’s beauty.
Act 2, Scene 3

Act 2, Scene 3

  • 'this alliance may so happy prove, to turn your households’ rancour to pure love'.
    • This quote shows Friar Laurence’s reason for agreeing to marry Romeo and Juliet – he wants to join them together to link their families and turn their anger and aggression towards one another into love for each other.

Key Quotes - Friar Laurence (Acts 4-5)

Here are key quotes from Friar Laurence in Acts 4-5:

Act 4, Scene 1

Act 4, Scene 1

  • 'Take thou this vial, being then in bed, and this distilled liquor drink thou of'.
    • Friar Laurence’s use of the imperative (ordering) verb 'take' shows that he and Juliet have started to form a trusting relationship. He can advise her to take a mysterious potion and she will do it.
    • Friar Laurence is Juliet’s only confidant at this point. He tries to help her – perhaps naïvely (showing not much judgement or experience), without really thinking his plan through.
Act 5, Scene 3

Act 5, Scene 3

  • 'Romeo, there dead, was husband to that Juliet'.
    • It is Friar Laurence who tells the Prince, the Montagues and the Capulets the whole story after Romeo and Juliet have died.
    • He reveals the secret marriage and the events leading to the deaths. This makes the families realise the parts they played in the deaths of their own children.
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Context

1.1

Context

1.1.1Tragedy & Setting1.1.2Relationships1.1.3Religion & Fate1.1.4End of Topic Test - Context1.1.5Diagnostic Misconceptions - Era1.1.6Diagnostic Misconceptions - Location
2

Plot Summary

2.1

Prologue

2.1.1Prologue
2.2

Act 1

2.2.1Scene 12.2.2Scene 1 Quotes2.2.3Scene 22.2.4Scene 32.2.5Scene 42.2.6Scene 52.2.7End of Topic Test - Prologue & Act 1
2.3

Act 2

2.3.1Scenes 1-22.3.2Scene 32.3.3Scene 42.3.4Scenes 5-62.3.5End of Topic Test - Act 2
2.4

Act 3

2.4.1Scene 12.4.2Scene 22.4.3Scenes 3-42.4.4Scene 52.4.5End of Topic Test - Act 3
2.5

Act 4

2.5.1Scene 12.5.2Scenes 2-32.5.3Scenes 4-5
2.6

Act 5

2.6.1Scene 12.6.2Scene 22.6.3Scene 32.6.4Scene 3 - Quotes2.6.5End of Topic Test - Acts 4 & 52.6.6Diagnostic Misconceptions - Drugs2.6.7Diagnostic Misconceptions - Knowing about the Wed2.6.8Diagnostic Misconceptions - Order of Deaths
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Key Characters

3.1

Romeo

3.1.1First Impressions & Juliet's Effect3.1.2Character Development3.1.3Reactions & Key Quotes3.1.4Diagnostic Misconceptions - Age3.1.5Diagnostic Misconceptions - Banishment3.1.6Diagnostic Misconceptions - Naivety
3.2

Juliet

3.2.1First Impressions & Character Development3.2.2Tragic Character3.2.3Key Quotes3.2.4End of Topic Test - Romeo & Juliet3.2.5Diagnostic Misconceptions - Real People?3.2.6Diagnostic Misconceptions - Montagues vs Capulets
3.3

Mercutio

3.3.1Characterisation3.3.2Key Quotes
3.4

The Nurse, Benvolio & Tybalt

3.4.1The Nurse3.4.2Benvolio3.4.3Tybalt
3.5

Friar Laurence

3.5.1Characterisation3.5.2Key Quotes3.5.3End of Topic Test- Mercutio, Nurse & Benvolio3.5.4End of Topic Test - Tybalt & Friar Laurence3.5.5Diagnostic Misconceptions - What is a Friar?
3.6

Grade 9 - Key Characters

3.6.1Grade 9 - Key Characters3.6.2Grade 9 - Key Characters: Extract Analysis
4

Key Themes & Concepts

4.1

Power & Danger of Love

4.1.1Romeo's Loves4.1.2Friendship & Family4.1.3Violent Love4.1.4End of Topic Test - Love
4.2

Violence, Fate & Gender

4.2.1Violence, Conflict & Suicide4.2.2Exam-Style Questions - Violence & Death4.2.3Fate & Destiny4.2.4Gender4.2.5End of Topic Test - Violence, Fate & Gender4.2.6Grade 9 - Key Themes4.2.7Diagnostic Misconceptions - Type of Play
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Writing Techniques

5.1

Writing Techniques

5.1.1Language, Rhythm & Rhyme5.1.2Symbolism & Imagery5.1.3Dramatic Irony & Soliloquys5.1.4End of Topic Test - Writing Techniques5.1.5Diagnostic Misconceptions - Wherefore
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Recap: Main Quotes

6.1

Main Quotes by Act

6.1.1Act 16.1.2Act 26.1.3Act 36.1.4Act 46.1.5Act 5
6.2

Main Quotes by Character

6.2.1Romeo6.2.2Juliet6.2.3Mercutio6.2.4Friar Laurence6.2.5Nurse6.2.6Benvolio6.2.7Tybalt

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  1. 1
    Key quotes from Friar Laurence in Act 2, Scene 3:Fill in the list
  2. 2
    What does this quote show about Friar Laurence's attitude to Romeo's feelings?<br><b>'Young men’s love then lies not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes'</b>Multiple choice
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    Complete the key quotes from Friar Laurence in Acts 4 and 5:Fill in the list
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Characterisation

End of Topic Test- Mercutio, Nurse & Benvolio