What plan does friar Lawrence devise to help Juliet avoid marrying paris

Answer 1

In William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet," Friar Laurence devises a plan to help Juliet avoid marrying Paris by giving her a potion that will make her appear dead for 42 hours. He instructs her to take the potion on the night before her wedding to Paris. This will prevent the marriage and allow her to escape to be with Romeo, who would be informed of the plan.

The plan involves several key steps:

1. Juliet must consent to take the potion, which will induce a deep sleep and mimic death.
2. She will be laid to rest in the Capulet family tomb, where Romeo will find her.
3. Friar Laurence promises to send word to Romeo about the plan so that he can be there when she awakens.

The hope is that once Juliet awakens, she and Romeo can flee together and start anew. Unfortunately, the plan ultimately goes awry due to miscommunication, leading to tragic consequences.