Question

1. what kinds of comparisons does the servant make to indicate his problem with the task he has been given?
2. what does benvolio say romeo will realize at the feast?

act one, scene 3 (pages 495 - 496)

1. how does the nurse feel about juliet? how can you tell?
2. what historical event does the nurse use as a landmark to help remember juliet’s age?
3. what does juliet say about her thoughts of marriage? what do you think she means?
4. how old is lady capulet?

Explanation:

Answer:

1. The Nurse feels fond, protective, and affectionate toward Juliet; this is clear from her rambling, loving stories about Juliet's childhood and her eagerness to help Juliet.
2. The Nurse uses the earthquake that occurred eleven years prior as a landmark to remember Juliet's age.
3. Juliet says she has not given marriage much thought, but she will consider Paris as a suitor if her mother wishes it. She means she is obedient to her parents but not yet personally invested in the idea of marriage.