William Shakespeare's
Romeo and Juliet
Act I Scene iii
Lady Capulet talks to Juliet of Paris's proposal. Juliet is not interested in marriage but is graciously willing to meet and speak with the young man. Her faithful Nurse, upon hearing that the distinguished Count Paris is the prospective groom, agrees with Juliet's mother and approves the union.
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William Shakespeare's
Romeo and Juliet
Act I Scene iii
(pages 48­54)
Describe the Nurse in 3 adjectives.
"gossipy"
annoying
talkative - nonsense
What does Lady Capulet think about Paris' request to marry Juliet?
(1:30)
Lady Capulet thinks this is wonderful. She wants Juliet to marry Paris
What does the Nurse think about Paris' request to marry Juliet?
"a man of wax" = Paris is handsome. The Nurse approves.
How does Juliet feel about marrying Paris?
Juliet is not yet thinking about marriage, but agrees to meet Paris.
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