To help end the feud between the Montagues and Capulets, Friar Laurence devises a plan to wed Juliet to Paris. He believes this marriage can unite the families and bring an end to their bitter rivalry.
Step 1: Convince Juliet to marry Paris
He will persuade Juliet to agree to the match, presenting the practical advantages of marrying Paris. This will give her time to work things out with Romeo.
Step 2: Create a sleeping potion for Juliet
Friar Laurence will provide Juliet with a sleeping draught that will make her appear dead for forty-two hours. This will allow her to escape the wedding and reunite with Romeo.
Step 3: Inform Romeo of the potion's effects
Friar Laurence will dispatch a friar to Mantua to inform Romeo about the plan, advising him to return to Verona on the third night after Juliet's burial.
Step 4: Reunite Juliet and Romeo
Once Juliet awakes, Friar Laurence will be present to explain everything and reunite her with Romeo. By then, the Montagues and Capulets should have reconciled, allowing them to live happily together.