Shakespeare’s portrayal of the nurse indicates the nurse is physically weak and lacks stamina. Evident as the nurse travels to Romeo to convey news for Juliet, due to the fact that she exhibits signs of tiredness and exhaustion after the journey. Thus, the nurse explains to Juliet, who is eager to receive the news, “I am weary”, suggesting that she is showing extreme fatigue, especially as a result of excessive exertion. Invoking the imagery, the journey to Romeo’s abode was potentially demanding and harsh, causing the nurse to become “weary”. Nonetheless, despite the fact that the nurse’s physicality was lacking, she remained loyal towards Juliet and accomplished the role, highlighting the nurse’s personality as respectful, resolute and dedicated. Likewise, the nurse says …show more content…
Through the use of a metaphor which describes the intensity of the aching and pain she is experiencing, allowing the audience to acknowledge the nurse’s is not at a young age and her weakened physicality. The words, “fall in twenty pieces” indicate the intense throbbing felt in her bones which is severe; it feels as if her bones themselves could metaphorically or physically break apart into twenty separate pieces from the force of the pain. The audience is given the impression that the nurse is eager to assist and supervise Juliet under all circumstances; for instance, claiming information from Romeo, despite her fragile and feeble physical condition which brings fatigue. Shakespeare shows the nurse’s lack of understanding of the strength of love Juliet possesses for Romeo, as she unhurriedly travels back to Juliet’s to deliver the news. Invoking the imagery in which the nurse underestimates