Thou wast the prettiest babe that e’er I nursed Flashcards
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This suggests that the nurse conveys a deep sense of love and fondness to Juliet as she sees her as superior to anyone else, which highlights their close maternal bond.
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Nursed created a contrast between Juliet’s two motherly figures, Lady C who was mostly absent during Juliet’s life lacks an emotional bond which is replaced by the nurse who fulfils the role of a mother figure and is the source of love and guidance in her life.
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This quote withholds a nostalgic tone and symbolises the pride the nurse holds for aiding in her transition from a baby to a young woman.
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Nurse is a surrogate who previously lost her baby, so her love may stem from her viewpoint of juliet as the baby she never had.