Act 2 Scene 3

Friar lawrence is out in the churches garden picking herbs and plants for his medicines. Romeo arrives and asks for him to marry together Romeo and Juliet “save what thou must combine by holy marriage”, Friar Lawrence is confused at this request as he still thought Romeo was in love with Rosaline. Friar denies this request a he knows that the Montagues (Romeo’s parents) would not approve of his love for the enemy. Romeo pleads for Friar Lawrence to marry them, Friar gives up and thinks that the marriage could bring love and reunite the two families. Friar warns him that he dosen’t rush the love as it could end in a mess.