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Question 14 • Language Arts 9

Nurse’s coarse, motherly character provides a foil for

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

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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