![]() ![]() The Nurse is a character in Arthur Brooke's poem The Tragical History of Romeus and Juliet, as Shakespeare's main source text. Juliet is considered by many, historians and fans alike, to be her surrogate daughter in many respects because she raised Juliet in Lady Capulet's absence. Her personal history outside of the Capulet estate is unknown, other than that she once had a husband and a daughter, both of whom are deceased. She is one of the few people, along with Friar Laurence, to be made aware of the blossoming romance between Romeo and Juliet. As the primary person to like, she is therefore Juliet's foremost confidante. She had a daughter named Susan who died in infancy, and then became wetnurse to Juliet. ![]() She is the personal servant, guardian (and former wet nurse) of Juliet Capulet, and has been since Juliet was born. The Nurse is a character in William Shakespeare's classic drama Romeo and Juliet. A 1797 interpretation of Juliet and her Nurse ![]()
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