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This scene shows Romeo, pretending to be Dromio, giving a loving speech about himself, who is supposedly buried in the tomb. Romeo has been chased by his three ex-loves, believing him to be Dromio, but he is still in love with Juliet. Friar Lawrence is also in on the plot, and all goes well until the real Dromio appears, and Romeo's scheme unravels. He is shown to be steadfast in his love of Juliet, even though it is hopeless, and Dromio, his brother is much more rational about love. Romeo is
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(Friar Lawrence addresses the mourners who include Romeo, Maria, Catherine and Rosaline, along with the Prince and Juliet.)
Friar Lawrence: Time is the great mystery. It levels castles, and heals wounded hearts. A happy year remembered rushes by like a summer’s day, but a moment of grief drags us into an eternal winter of despair. And so we walk, with leaden-footed
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