Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?

He thinks it will bring the two fighting families together.
He has always had a soft spot for young love.
He wants to help Romeo get over Rosaline.
He is tricked by Romeo; he doesn't know the marriage is a secret.

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Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?

He thinks it will bring the two fighting families together.
He has always had a soft spot for young love.
He wants to help Romeo get over Rosaline.
He is tricked by Romeo; he doesn't know the marriage is a secret.

luhvee1 · Answer

He never once says that he will do it because Romeo and Juliet are so in love with each other. Friar Laurence agrees to marry the two star crossed lovers because he thinks that the marriage will perhaps end the feud between the Montagues and the Capulets.Jun 12, 2009

alones · Answer

was that taken from some kind of source?