Question

In William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet, Friar Laurence contributes to the tragic ending by:
1. Giving Romeo a sleeping potion
2. Telling no one of his advice to Juliet
3. Going to Mantua himself to speak to Romeo
4. Pretending to be Lord Capulet
4. Pretending to be Lord Capulet is not accurate. Friar Laurence does not pretend to be Lord Capulet in the play. The correct option is:

1. Giving Romeo a sleeping potion. Friar Laurence gives Romeo a potion that puts him into a deep sleep, causing miscommunication and ultimately leading to the tragic ending.

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