Romeo and Juliet - Characters Responsible for Their Deaths

Romeo and Juliet
This essay will prove from my point of view, that three characters with their actions, decisions and timing were most responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet.
In my opinion, the character most responsible was Friar Lawrence, for he married Romeo and Juliet without their parents' consent, although he did offer them advice. "Wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast." (Act II, sc III, lines 94-95). Next, he suggested that Juliet swallow the poison, which without a doubt, was a very impulsive decision. Furthermore, when he was in the tomb with Juliet, upset about Romeo's death, could have saved her life by staying with her and comforting her when she didn't want to leave. …