- Views the sentence as unjust and believes he should not be punished for marrying Juliet.
- Feels that his banishment is a form of cruel and unusual punishment.
- Believes that the law should be more lenient in cases of true love.
Friar Lawrence
- Believes that the sentence is just and necessary to maintain social order.
- Feels that Romeo's banishment is a way to protect him from further harm.
- Believes that the law must be upheld, even in cases of true love.