Question

Which lines from Act III, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet show Friar Laurence believes Romeo should be grateful for his punishment?

Thou fond mad man, hear me but speak a word.
Be patient, for the world is broad and wide.
A gentler judgment vanish’d from his lips,
This is dear mercy, and thou seest it not.
I bring thee tidings of the prince’s doom.

Answer 1

-A gentler judgment vanish’d from his lips,

-This is dear mercy, and thou seest it not.

Step-by-step explanation:

This scene takes place at Friar Laurence's, where Romeo has been hiding. Friar Laurence encourages Romeo, telling him that he should be thankful for being alive and receiving such punishment since it could have been much worse: He could have been killed by Tybalt, Juliet might have not cared about him but she still loves him very much, and the Prince could have punished him with death penalty but spared him.