Act 2 scene 3

Act 2 scene 3 summary of key points:

• We meet Friar Lawrence and Romeo arrives to ask him to perform his marriage to Juliet.

• The Friar expresses surprise that Romeo wishes to marry Juliet and comments on the fickle nature of young love.

• Friar Lawrence agrees to conduct the ceremony in an effort to unite the warring families.

Why is this scene important?

• When we see Friar Lawrence for the first time he is collecting herbs: by discussing the poisonous properties of one, he hints at future events.

• We see the trusted relationship between the Friar and Romeo.

• The Friar agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet because he believes that this may lead to a reconciliation between the two families.