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• Where does Juliet wait for her nurse?

  In the Capulet orchard
• Why is Juliet anxious when waiting for the Nurse?

  She wants news about Romeo
• How long has Juliet been waiting for the Nurse?

  Three hours
• What excuse does the Nurse give for delaying the news?

  She claims to be too tired and sore
• How does Juliet react when the Nurse delays the news?

  She grows frantic with anticipation
• What news does the Nurse eventually deliver to Juliet?

  Romeo is waiting to marry her
• Where is Romeo waiting to marry Juliet?

  At Friar Lawrence’s cell
• What does the Nurse do after delivering the news to Juliet?

  She departs to wait for Romeo's servant
• What is the purpose of the ladder that Romeo's servant is to bring?

  For Romeo to climb to Juliet's chamber
• What themes does Shakespeare emphasize in these scenes?

  • The thrilling joy of young love
  • Anticipation and excitement of romance
  • The comedic aspects of love
• How do Romeo and Juliet feel throughout these scenes?

  They are electric with anticipation
• How does Juliet's reaction to the Nurse's delay contribute to the scene's comedy?

  Her barely contained excitement contrasts with the Nurse's pretense
• What does Romeo proclaim about his love?

  It is the most powerful force in the world
• then hie you hence to Friar Laurence’ cell;There stays a husband to make you a wife (2.5.)