Romeo and Juliet - The dramatic importance of the nurse
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Shakespeare wrote 'Romeo and Juliet' between 1594 and 1956. It's set 16th century Verona and is concerned with the ill-fated love affair between the star-crossed lovers. They are the children of two feuding families, the Montagues and the Capulets, but neither of the families can remember why their rivalry began Shakespeare's aim was to make the play as entertaining as possible. With the main themes, which are: love, conflict, violence and revenge he has kept his audiences spellbound many. Its not only themes of the play that are critical to the success but also the creation of drama, that builds tension through out the play until the climax at the end. The character of the Nurse in this play is fundamental to the drama. She has many functions. As part of the Capulets household; She is also Juliet's friend and confidante and throughout her interactions with the main characters, Romeo and...

