In William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet, Friar Laurence contributes to the tragic ending by:

Question

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

Answer 1

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.