Romeo and Juliet 4.5 Performance: Friar Laurence, Lines 65-83

The transcript reflects on the role of heaven and human limitations in life and death, emphasizing that while humans cannot prevent death, heaven ensures eternal life. It discusses the concept of promotion and advancement, suggesting that true advancement is spiritual. The text contrasts the idea of a long marriage with the notion that dying young can be a form of ideal marriage. Finally, it touches on customs in mourning and the natural inclination to lament, while suggesting that nature's tears can be seen as a form of joy.

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