Friar Lawrence tells Romeo his punishment is banishment, not death. Romeo, distraught, says banishment from Juliet is worse than death and attempts suicide. The Friar arranges for Romeo to spend the night with Juliet before leaving for exile in Mantua, promising that Balthasar will bring news and that the Prince may yet relent.
Friar Lawrence tells Romeo his punishment is banishment, not death. Romeo, distraught, says banishment from Juliet is worse than death and attempts suicide. The Friar arranges for Romeo to spend the night with Juliet before leaving for exile in Mantua, promising that Balthasar will bring news and that the Prince may yet relent.