He urges Juliet not to be rash and to join a society of nuns, but he hears a noise from outside and then flees from the tomb. Juliet then kills herself with Romeo's dagger, completing the tragedy. The Friar is forced to return to the tomb, where he recounts the entire story to Prince Escalus and all the Montagues and Capulets.
Romeo cautions Juliet against acting hastily and suggests she join a convent, but he hears a noise from outside and quickly departs from the tomb. Juliet then uses Romeo's dagger to take her own life, culminating in the tragic conclusion. The Friar is forced to return to the tomb, where he recounts every detail of the story to Prince Escalus and all the families involved.