Question

why does friar lawrence leave juliet alone in the tomb? the prince has forbidden him from ever seeing her again. she refuses to have anything more to do with him. he wants to teach her a lesson. he is afraid of the guard.

Explanation:

In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, when Friar Lawrence finds Juliet in the tomb, he hears the watch (guards) approaching. Fearing arrest or punishment for his role in the secret marriage and fake death plot, he flees, leaving Juliet alone.

Answer:

D. He is afraid of the guard.