Question

Make an inference about Friar Laurence and Romeo’s relationship, and compare it to the nurse and Juliet’s relationship. Write three sentences describing the similarities between these two relationships.

Both Friar Laurence and the Nurse act as confidants and trusted advisers to the young lovers, privy to their secrets and emotions. Both function as parental substitutes, offering comfort, practical help, and moral guidance when Romeo and Juliet cannot rely on their own families. Both become actively involved in facilitating the lovers' relationship—secretly arranging meetings, transmitting messages, and participating in plans that push the romance forward.
Sample Response: Romeo trusts Friar Laurence in the same way that Juliet trusts the nurse. Friar Laurence is a confidant to Romeo because he is the person Romeo goes to for help. The nurse is a friend to Juliet because she helps Juliet meet up with Romeo.

What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

a similarity between the relationships
inferences about the relationships
details from the text to support my inferences

Answer 1

You included all three.

- a similarity between the relationships — yes (both are trusted/confidants).
- inferences about the relationships — yes (stating reasons why they are trusted/advisers).
- details from the text to support my inferences — yes (mentions Romeo going to Friar Laurence for help and the nurse helping Juliet meet Romeo).