The Nurse and her relationship with Juliet in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet

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The Nurse and her relationship with Juliet in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet

Throughout the play the Nurse continually appears. At the beginning of

the play the relationship is clear. From the outset and throughout the

play the trust, protection, willingness, mischief, and loving care of

the Nurse are shown.

The Nurse has a lot of affection for Juliet. She plays more of a

mother figure to Juliet than her natural mother does, Lady Capulet.

The Nurse has nursed her all her life. The Nurse has been within the

Capulet household for at least fourteen years, the entirety of

Juliet's life. As Juliet grows up, she still plays an important role

in her life. The Nurse was actually Juliet's wet nurse, and it is

proven that a bond between a baby and one who feeds it is very strong.

The Nurse had a daughter of her own, Susan. She was born on the exact

same day as Juliet; she unfortunately died leaving the nurse very

distraught. When she got the job of looking after Juliet she was at

last contented. Juliet was like her own daughter; she took the place

of Susan. This shows that the nurse is quite an affectionate

character. She continuously looks out for Juliet. It also shows that

the nurse is quite caring; taking on the job of a full time nurse is

hard. However, she shows love continuously. Although the Nurse is

Juliet's servant, the attitude of that is hidden. The relationship

between the pair is so close that the idea of the Nurse being Juliet's

servant is hidden.

(Act 1, scene 3) is where we first see the Nurse. This is the scene

that we can gather her background information. The two sit together

reminiscing on the "good old day...

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...en the Nurse advises Juliet

to forget about Romeo and Marry Paris she motivates Juliet to actin

and she seeks help elsewhere.

The Nurse suggests that Juliet should forget about Romeo and marry

Paris. She loses

Juliet's confidence, and trust. Juliet decides to seek the help of

Friar Laurence; thereafter she no longer involves the Nurse in her

secret Plans.

That is the last scene in which we see the Nurse. Throughout the play,

she appears, however when she loses Juliet's trust, she is lost from

the play.

The Nurse plays a critical role in Romeo and Juliet. Her relationship

with major characters and her part in the secretive romance of the two

lovers cause the play's actions to move quickly and in a powerful way.

The Nurse acts as Shakespeare's pawn to guide the events of the play

in a dramatic manner.

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