"Within the infant rind of this weak flower, poison hath residence and medicine power."
(Act II iii)
With this quote, Friar Lawrence's words are rich and far more meaningful than appeared. This inflicts the literary device of a paradox. Most people do not capture the significance of this metaphor. Although the quote may be referring to a flower, it has the actual intended purpose of referring to a human being. Friar states "poison hath residence" relating to the immoral side of man. "Medicine power" represents the good side of a person because medicine's purpose is to abolish illness and restore happiness. For him to come up with this exceptionally cleaver referrence displays his superior quality of intellegance. The Friar's words are so effective they reflect on his sharp and bright mind.
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