Question

part b
which of the following best explains the answer to part a?

a. the nurse expresses her sorrow that juliet will soon leave her care.

b. the nurse withholds information that is crucial to juliets happiness.

c. the nurse decides to tell lady capulet what juliet has decided to do.

d. the nurse jokes with juliet about how the days work has soured her mood.

Explanation:

To solve this, we need to recall the context of Romeo and Juliet (Part A's answer is likely related to the Nurse's interaction with Juliet). Let's analyze each option:

• Option A: The Nurse’s sorrow about Juliet leaving care isn’t a key explanatory point for typical Part A questions (e.g., about conflict or Juliet’s situation). Eliminate.
• Option B: In the play, the Nurse withholds information (like Romeo’s plans or key details) that impacts Juliet’s happiness, which aligns with common plot points (e.g., Juliet’s distress over Romeo’s banishment, the Nurse’s delayed or withheld info).
• Option C: The Nurse does not decide to tell Lady Capulet Juliet’s plans (Juliet’s plan is secret, and the Nurse later abandons Juliet, but not by telling Lady Capulet this way). Eliminate.
• Option D: The Nurse joking about her mood is not a crucial explanatory factor for major plot/character questions. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. The Nurse withholds information that is crucial to Juliet’s happiness.