Question

Review Friar Laurence’s soliloquy in Act II, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet.
Which statements about Friar Laurence’s soliloquy are true? Check all that apply.

Friar Laurence provides advice for cooking with herbs.
Friar Laurence contrasts the good and bad uses of herbs.
Friar Laurence warns Romeo against eating certain herbs.
Friar Laurence explains to the audience his use for herbs.
Friar Laurence describes to the audience his role as friar.

Answer 1

The statements about Friar Laurence’s soliloquy which are true are:

Friar Laurence provides advice for cooking with herbs.

Friar Laurence explains to the audience his use for herbs.

Friar Laurence describes to the audience his role as friar.

Friar Laurence’s speech in Act II Scene 2 of the play “ Romeo and Juliet” is about the coexistence of good and evil. He takes the reference of the herbs and plants who possess medicinal properties. He says that if these plants are used in an apt quantity, then they are capable of curing the disease but if they are misused, they can harm and can be poisonous. He gives this speech to Romeo who tells him about his love for Juliet.