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 s
hrift 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? Which plot detail adds to the mood of anticipation? Romeo offers money to Nurse for her help. Romeo reviews a meeting time and place. Nurse agrees to help Romeo and Juliet marry. Nurse refuses to take money from Romeo.
The answer is "Nurse agrees to help Romeo and Juliet marry." The audience will feel anticipation because they know the major conflict Romeo and Juliet faces is a way to get eloped. It would not be possible without the Nurse's assistance. Romeo's offering of money does not add to anticipation but just the humble characteristics of the Nurse. The audience may anticipate the time and date of the marriage but it would not be successful without the nurse. The audience would want to know if she would allow the elopement first.
