ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

MACBETH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In Shakespeare’s time, a “nurse” was ____
A
Someone who cared for the sick
B
A nanny
C
A dental assistant
D
Someone who nursed your children for you
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Nurse is a character in William Shakespeare’s classic drama Romeo and Juliet. She is the personal servant, guardian (and former wet nurse) of Juliet Capulet, and has been since Juliet was born. She had a daughter named Susan who died in infancy, and then became wetnurse to Juliet.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Nurse brought Juliet up from childhood, breast-feeding her and caring for her like a mother. In the play, Shakespeare presents the Nurse as Juliet’s surrogate mother-a maternal figure, who truly loves Juliet, wants her to be happy and will do anything for that happiness.

Detailed explanation-3: -Peter: Servant to the nurse and Juliet.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Nurse and Juliet may have a loving, teasing sort of relationship at the beginning of the play, but when Juliet needs her most-after her parents order her to marry Paris-the Nurse betrays her.

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