Romeo and Juliet

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   malibrarian Teacher
   High School - 12th Grade

   Juliet is the epitome of innocence - she is very young, very sheltered, and knows very little of the ways of the world.  Nurse, on the other hand, has "been around the block" a few times.  She has been married, had a child who died (Susan), and definitely has a worldly air about her.  Nurse jokes about very earthy, bawdy subject matter that goes over Juliet's head as Juliet is so young and inexperienced.  Nurse also provides comic relief in the midst of so much youthful passion.

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   Posted by malibrarian on Thursday December 20, 2007 at 4:58 PM