Friar Lawrence devises a plan to help Romeo avoid immediate danger after he has been banished from Verona for killing Tybalt. The plan involves several key steps:
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Secret Night Visits: Friar Lawrence tells Romeo to spend the night with Juliet before he leaves Verona. This allows the couple to share a final moment together before their separation.
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Potion: To help Romeo reunite with Juliet in the future, Friar Lawrence gives Juliet a potion that will make her appear dead for 42 hours. This will enable her to avoid marrying Paris, whom her parents have chosen for her.
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Information and Reunion: After Juliet takes the potion and falls into a deathlike sleep, Friar Lawrence plans to inform Romeo of the ruse so he can return to Verona and be with Juliet when she awakens.
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Escape Plan: After waking, Juliet will be taken to Mantua where she can be reunited with Romeo, allowing them to escape the feud between their families.
The plan is fraught with risks and ultimately leads to tragic misunderstandings, but it is intended as a means to bring Romeo and Juliet together despite the obstacles they face.