How does Shakespeare present Friar Laurence in the play Romeo and Juliet as a whole?

In the play Romeo and Juliet, Friar Laurence is representing a wise man who is trusted and respected by both prominent families in Verona and can offer a neutral advice. He is presented as a holy man, whose friendship with Romeo Montaguefalls and Juliet Capulet only highlights the conflict between parents and their children in the play. Romeo and Juliet always turn to him for advice and support as they cannot turn to their parents due to the feud going on between these two houses. Friar Laurence's role as the advisor and friend is crucial as he is the only one whom Romeo and Juliet can trust. This suggests a remarkable failure of parental love in both families. Friar Laurence is a compassionate, wise and trustworthy man who supports the young lovers and helps them to marry in secret. He does that in hope that their marriage will heal the rift between the Montagues and the Capulets. His decision to marry Romeo and Juliet is kind and empathetic but it also indicates that he has been naive in his assessment of the quarrel and has not reflected on the implications of Romeo and Juliet's secret marriage. Friar Lawrence is an important character as he heavily influences the action of the play. William Shakespeare presents him as a stable and kind character who offers generally a reliable advice to the young lovers within the midst of the Montague and Capulet feud.