12
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Question 12 • Literature and Composition I

Nurse’s coarse, motherly character provides a foil for

Answer
A
Romeo, who is young and emotional.
B
Mercutio, who is playful and emotional.
C
Juliet, who is innocent and youthful.
D
Lady Capulet, who is sad and neglectful.

Explanation

A foil is a character whose contrasting traits highlight another character’s qualities. The Nurse is coarse, practical, and motherly, which contrasts with Juliet’s innocence and youth, making C, “Juliet, who is innocent and youthful,” the best answer.

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