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In Act IV Scene v when Friar Lawrence enters he says Come is the bride ready to go church Why this line dramatically ironic?

Friar Lawrence’s statement in Act IV, Scene v– “Come is the bride ready to go church?” –is dramatically ironic because the audience is aware that Juliet is not ready to go to church, as she plans to fake her death. This line creates tension and suspense as the audience knows that Juliet's plan is in motion and that Friar Lawrence is unknowingly facilitating her deception.

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