Thesis: The nurse's loyalty to Juliet serves to fuel Juliet's irresponsible behavior. (end of
your introduction paragraph)
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Claim: When the nurse speaks to Romeo on Juliet's behalf, she provides Juliet the
opportunity to defy her parents.
Textual Evidence: In Act II, scene V, the nurse reports to Juliet the outcome of her
conversation with Romeo, “Your love says, like an honest gentleman, and a/courteous,
and a kind, and a handsome, and I warrant,/a virtuous—where is your mother? … Have
you got leave to go to shrift today” (55-57 and 66).
Elaboration: Due to the nurse's inappropriate involvement, Juliet makes the mistake of
marrying Romeo in secret. A mother would not allow this, but the nurse's dedication to
Juliet crosses a line that ultimately leads to Juliet's demise.