Juliet's Dedicated Nurse

Though she may seem minor, Juliet's Nurse essentially twists the conclusion of the “Romeo and Juliet” and alters the fate of her master and best friend. The Nurse is not only Juliet’s servant, but also her only true friend. She is constantly torn between doing what is expected of her, and doing what she feels will benefit Juliet’s feelings.

"Hie to your chamber: I'll find Romeo To comfort you." (III, ii, 142-143)

The Nurse will go to the ends of the earth to make sure Juliet is happy. She cares for her deeply and expresses much sincerity and love for the girl. Countless events can be used for evidence of the Nurse’s protection and love for her master, Whether Juliet needs defense from her parent’s neglect, someone to fetch her dear Romeo, or simply a shoulder to cry on, the Nurse is always there serving as her only real friend. Therefore, at the end, when the Nurse also agrees that Juliet should marry Paris, Juliet no longer has anyone to turn to and is pushed completely off the edge. Juliet then ventures to the Friar’s cell and receives her “poison,” later resulting in her death.