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Friar Lawrence is out tending to his plants. He states that the Earth is both a mother and a taker: it gives life and then takes it away. He says that all plants, herbs, and minerals have some good to give. He furthers his point by saying that even though this one particular flower is poisonous it also contains a medicine. He compares this herb to man who can also contain both good and bad parts.
Friar Lawrence is interrupted by Romeo. Friar Lawrence assumes that Romeo is up this early because he either is dealing with problems that won’t let him sleep or he never went to bed last night. Romeo confesses that he stayed up all night. Friar Lawrence assumes that he was up with Rosaline. Romeo says that he went to the Capulet’s party and there he was wounded by somebody he too wounded. By wounded, Romeo refers to the spell of love that he and Juliet are now under. Romeo believes Friar Lawrence can remedy both their wounds.
Friar Lawrence asks that Romeo speaks plainly and stops with these riddles. Romeo confesses that he’s fallen in love with Capulet’s daughter and she has fallen in love with him. He says that they exchanged vows and are ready to marry today. They need his help.
Friar Lawrence is stunned that Romeo already forgot about Rosaline. He says that love does not live in young men’s hearts, but in their eyes; men base their feeling on looks. He says that Romeo didn’t even have the time to get over Rosaline. He still bears the stain of a tear on his cheek that he cried for Rosaline. Romeo asks Friar Lawrence not to lecture him. Unlike Rosaline, love is being returned this time.
Friar Lawrence agrees to assist Romeo. He knows that the marriage of the two might help to bring the Capulets and the Montagues together. Romeo says that they must hurry. Friar Lawrence retorts that those who run fast stumble and fall. He knows they must proceed slowly.
ROMEO AND JULIET -- ACT II, 3
BROWSE CONTENTS
by William Shakespeare
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