The Nurse's Relationship In Romeo And Juliet

Juliet's relationship with the nurse has changed over the beginning acts by becoming more involved in Juliet’s social life. Since Juliet had little social interactions in act 1, her relationship with the nurse was similar to a mom to a child, being that the nurse raised Juliet. When asked Juliet’s age, the nurse tells a funny tale of Juliet growing up, “For then she could stand high-lone. Nay, by th’/rood,/She could have run and waddled all about,”(1.3.40-2). As seen by the nurse’s story to Lady Capulet, the nurse was Juliet’s mother figure in her life. In contrast, as Juliet becomes involved with Romeo, the nurse supports her scheming with him, similar to support a friend gives. Mothers try to do what is best for their child, while friends