What does Friar mean when he says "The earth, that’s nature’s mother, is her tomb / What is her burying, grave that is her womb." How does this connect back to Act 1, scene 2?

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Romeo and Juliet

What does Friar mean when he says "The earth, that’s nature’s mother, is her tomb / What is her burying, grave that is her womb." How does this connect back to Act 1, scene 2?

Asked by MrLions on 3/1/2017 2:35 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 3/1/2017 2:47 AM

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Answered by Aslan on 3/1/2017 2:47 AM

The earth is a tomb because all plants and crops grow from it. The earth is a womb because nature gives birth to life. I'm not sure this connects to anything in Act 1 sc 2.

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