In Act V, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet, what role does Friar John play in the catastrophe?

Friar John is sent to deliver Friar Laurence’s letter to Romeo, explaining that Juliet is not truly dead and that the plan is for Romeo to meet her at the tomb. He is quarantined because of suspected plague exposure and cannot leave to deliver the letter. Romeo therefore never learns the plan, helping bring about the catastrophe. The correct choice is D, “He fails to deliver an important letter to Romeo.”

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