Explain why Juliet’s mother and nurse want her to marry Paris.

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Romeo and Juliet

Explain why Juliet’s mother and nurse want her to marry Paris.

Act 1 scene 3

Asked by Budova E #970025 on 4/27/2020 6:43 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 4/27/2020 7:53 PM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 4/27/2020 7:53 PM

Nurse has always wanted to see Juliet married..... one of her wishes.

Thou wast the prettiest babe that e'er I nursed. An I might live to see thee married once, I have my wish. Juliet's mother wishes her to get married because Paris is considered a catch, because Juliet is getting older (most girls her age are married with children), and because she, herself, was already married and a mother at Juliet's age.

Well, think of marriage now. Younger than you

Here in Verona, ladies of esteem

Are made already mothers. By my count,

I was your mother much upon these years

That you are now a maid. Thus then in brief:

The valiant Paris seeks you for his love.