# Nurse — Romeo and Juliet character guide

> Nurse in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Juliet Nurse, Nurse Peter, Nurse Marry, Nurse O Tybalt, Nurse Tybalt, Nurse Peace, Nurse Ay, Lady Capulet Nurse

**First appearance:** 0005-act-i-scene-iii

## Who they are

Juliet's loyal and talkative nurse, who acts as a messenger between the lovers.

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