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Act II continued Scene 4 Tybalt, an accomplished swordsman, has challenged Romeo to a duel, a development that will end in tragedy. In the meanwhile, Mercutio keeps up his usual light-hearted banter, bandying names of famous lovers and continuing his light-hearted attempt to brighten Romeo’s mood. Having forgotten his love for Rosaline and engrossed in his new love, Romeo exchanges jests and puns with Mercutio. The garrulous Nurse continues to be annoying although, as Shakespeare doubtless intended, she adds comic…..
Act I continued Scene 3 Observing Juliet and her mother interact in this scene, students realize that their relationship is formal and somewhat distant. The Nurse reacts in a more caring way than Lady Capulet to the proposal that Juliet should marry Count Paris. The Nurse lost her own daughter Susan and has cared for Juliet and been her companion from Juliet’s babyhood. Juliet appears to be closer to the Nurse than her mother. Most readers dislike the Nurse. She…..
