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This scene shows Romeo, in love with Juliet, and writing to Friar Lawrence to know what to do. Maria arrives, pregnant and determined to be cared for by Romeo, then Catherine, in a similar state, and finally Rosaline. The comedic effect is the compounding crises arriving on Romeo's doorstep. Finally Friar Lawrence, who should be the voice of reason, recommends an extreme step to save Romeo. (In this scene, Romeo is driven to the same action that Juliet attempts in the original play. In this
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Romeo (sits writing): Father Lawrence, I am in despair. My foolish pride held a veil before my eyes, not seeing until too late the virtues and the charms of the lady Juliet. Teach me how to make amends, and bring this penitent, who has abandoned verse, and all pretence, to a happy end.
(There is a knock at the door.)
Romeo approaches the door but does not open
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