Question

comprehension check
act 2 scene 3

1. why does friar lawrence initially object to romeo’s love for juliet?

a. he worries that the marriage will cause a greater war between the families.
b. he believes romeo is fickle, loving with his eyes rather than his heart, because he moved on from rosaline so quickly.
c. he thinks juliet is too young to be a bride and should wait two more summers.
d. he is afraid of getting in trouble with prince escalus for performing the ceremony.
answer

1. why—despite his initial objection—does friar agree to marry romeo and juliet?

Explanation:

For question 7: In Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Scene 3, Friar Lawrence scolds Romeo for quickly shifting his affections from Rosaline to Juliet, believing Romeo is infatuated with Juliet's appearance rather than truly loving her, and that he moved on too fast.
For question 8: Friar Lawrence agrees to marry the pair because he hopes the union will end the long-standing violent feud between the Montague and Capulet families.

Answer:

1. B. He believes Romeo is fickle, loving with his eyes rather than his heart, because he moved on from Rosaline so quickly.
2. He agrees because he hopes the marriage will resolve the bitter feud between the Montague and Capulet families, bringing peace to Verona.