Friar Laurence agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet despite his initial hesitation for a couple of key reasons. Initially, he expresses concern about the impulsiveness of their love, recognizing the potential consequences of their hasty decision. However, he ultimately sees the marriage as a way to reconcile the feuding families, the Montagues and Capulets.
Friar Laurence hopes that by uniting Romeo and Juliet in matrimony, he can foster peace between the two households. He believes that their love could be a powerful force for healing and may end the long-standing conflict, which has caused much pain and suffering in Verona. His intentions, while noble, ironically set into motion a tragic series of events that lead to the opposite outcome, highlighting the complexities of love and the consequences of well-meaning actions.