Which of the following quotes spoken by Friar Lawrence shows the strongest example of how he advances the plot over the course of Romeo and Juliet?
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• "God pardon sin! wast thou with Rosaline?"
• Hence from Verona art thou banished: / Be patient, for the world is broad and wide."
"Ah, Juliet, I already know thy grief; / It strains me past the compass of my wits: / I hear thou must, and nothing may prorogue it, / On Thursday next be married to this county."
• "Take thou this vial, being then in bed, / And this distilled liquor drink thou off:"
"Take thou this vial, being then in bed, / And this distilled liquor drink thou off:"
This quote is the strongest example of how Friar Lawrence advances the plot because he gives Juliet the potion that will make her appear dead. This action sets off a chain of events that ultimately leads to the tragic ending of the play. By providing Juliet with the potion, Friar Lawrence plays a crucial role in the unfolding of the plot.