The best word to characterize the Nurse's treatment of Juliet in this scene is C. self-absorbed. The Nurse seems to be preoccupied with her own weariness and delay, which frustrates Juliet, who is eager for news.
Part A
Read the following excerpt from Act II, Scene v, of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet.
Juliet. O God, she comes! O honey nurse, what news?
Hast thou met with him?…
Now, good sweet nurse—O Lord, why lookest thou sad?
Nurse. I am aweary, give me leave awhile.…
Do you not see that I am out of breath?
Juliet. … The excuse that thou dost make in this delay
Is longer than the tale thou dost excuse.
Which of the following words best characterizes the Nurse’s treatment of Juliet in this scene?
A. compassionate
B. affectionate
C. self-absorbed
D. indulgent
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