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In Act 1, Mrs. Capulet approaches Juliet with the idea of marrying Paris. But she has never been one-on-one with Juliet in a discussion of this importance, and is unsure of how Juliet will react. She wants the nurse nearby for moral support, as the nurse knows Juliet better than anyone.
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What does Romeo find out about Juliet from the nurse?
He learns that Juliet is the only child of the Capulets and rich.
Can nurse be trusted not to tell Juliets parents?
The nurse never told the Capulets anything about Juliet's marriage to Romeo. There is a certain amount of self-interest in this; the nurse was Juliet's duenna, and part of her job was keeping strange men out of Juliet's bed. The Capulets would not be very happy with her if they found that she had actually conspired to get Juliet hooked up with a guy. She would be fired or worse.
What is the nurse motive for defying the wishes of capulets?
The nurse defied the wishes of the Capulets because she cared more about Juliet's happiness and well-being. She wanted Juliet to be with Romeo because she saw how much they loved each other and believed it would bring her joy. Additionally, the nurse had developed a close bond with Juliet and felt a sense of loyalty towards her.
Do you feel sympathy for the capulets the nurse and Paris when they express grief?
You would sympathise for the nurse because although she was disloyal to Juliet after Romeo was banished she still took care of Juliet like a mother.
Who are Capulets's friends?
Juliet's only friend is her nurse and, after they are married, her husband Romeo. She lived a very sheltered and lonely life.
In Romeo and Juliet What family does nurse belong to?
Romeo is a Montague, and Juliet is a Capulet.
Whos who in Romeo and Juliet the house of Capulet?
Lord Capulet is Juliet's father, Lady Capulet is Juliet's mother and Lord Capulet's wife, Tybalt is Juliet's cousin and Lady Capulet's nephew, Nurse is Juliet's, well, nurse (as well as a good friend to her), Samson, Gregory, and Peter are all serving men of the Capulets. :)
What family does the nurse belong to in Romeo and Juliet?
Although she is not related, she has been employed by the Capulets for the last 14 years, so she identifies with them.
Who is a Capulet in Romeo and Juliet?
Hi,In answer to your question:The Capulets are one of the 2 main families in Shakesperes' tragic play "Romeo and Juliet". Juliet is the daughter of the Capulets,who are the sworn enemies of the Montagues,the other main family in the play and the family of Romeo.
Act I Scene V A Hall in Capulets House Who reveals the truth about Romeos identity to Juliet?
The Nurse reveals the truth about Romeo's identity to Juliet in Act I, Scene V of "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare. She tells Juliet that Romeo is a Montague, the son of their family's sworn enemy. This revelation sets the stage for the tragedy that unfolds as the young lovers continue their forbidden romance.
Who is the servant to Juliet nurse?
We see a lot of the Capulet servants, including Juliet's nurse, Peter, the illiterate servant with the guestlist for the party, some musicians, and Sampson and Gregory, notorious thumb biters. On the other side we have Abram and Romeo's personal servant Balthazar. Other servants as extras are implied.
If the nurse had accompanied Juliet to Friar Laurence's cell do you think Juliet would have made a different decision?
It's possible that having the nurse present could have influenced Juliet's decision-making process, as the nurse is a trusted confidante and advisor. The nurse's presence might have provided Juliet with extra support and perspective on the situation, potentially leading to a different outcome.
