by William Shakespeare
JULIET.
Three words, dear Romeo, and good night indeed.
If that thy bent of love be honourable,
Thy purpose marriage, send me word tomorrow,
By one that I’ll procure to come to thee,
Where and what time thou wilt perform the rite;
And all my fortunes at thy foot I’ll lay,
And follow thee my lord throughout the world.
NURSE.
[Within] Madam!
JULIET.
I come, anon - But if thou mean'st not well,
I do beseech thee -
NURSE.
[Within] Madam!
JULIET.
By and by I come -
To cease thy strife, and leave me to my grief.
Tomorrow will I send.
ROMEO.
So thrive my soul -
JULIET.
A thousand times good night.
[Exit.]
From Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Question
Use the lines to answer the question.
What role does the Nurse play in this scene?
(1 point)
Responses
She stops Romeo and Juliet from being together.
She stops Romeo and Juliet from being together.
She provides comic relief for the audience.
She provides comic relief for the audience.
She interrupts Juliet’s speech to Romeo.
She interrupts Juliet’s speech to Romeo.
She provides background information to the audience.
She provides background information to the audience.
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1 answer
In this scene, the Nurse plays the role of someone who interrupts Juliet’s speech to Romeo. Juliet is expressing her feelings and intentions regarding their relationship, but the Nurse's repeated calls pull Juliet away from Romeo, highlighting the Nurse's function as a messenger and intermediary. Therefore, the correct response is:
She interrupts Juliet’s speech to Romeo.
