Read the exchange between Romeo and Nurse in Act II, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet . Romeo: Bid her devise Some means to come to shrift this afternoon; And there she shall at Friar Laurence’ cell, Be shriv’d and married. Here is for thy pains. Nurse: No, truly, sir; not a penny. Romeo: Go to; I say, you shall. Nurse: This afternoon, sir? well, she shall be there. Which plot detail adds to the mood of anticipation?
Answer
A
Romeo offers money to Nurse for her help.
B
Nurse refuses to take money from Romeo.
C
Romeo reviews a meeting time and place.
D
Nurse agrees to help Romeo and Juliet marry.
Explanation
Romeo gives the Nurse a specific time and place: Juliet should come that afternoon to Friar Laurence’s cell to be married. This concrete plan makes the upcoming meeting feel imminent and builds anticipation. The Nurse’s agreement helps the plan move forward, but the scheduled time and place most directly create that sense of looking ahead.
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