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When the nurse says Paris is a "man of wax" she means that he is perfect, a very handsome man.
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What does the nurse mean when she refers to Paris as a man of wax?
when the nurse refers to Paris as a "man of wax" she means that he is perfect
Who said in Romeo and Juliet 'he's a man of wax'?
The Nurse says it about Paris.
Would it be a complement to be called a man of wax?
Apparently. The nurse seems to think so.
What does 'he is a man of wax' mean?
'He is a man of wax' means a man who is too perfect to be real; he must have been sculpted, because real people are not so perfect. The Nurse calls Paris a "man of wax" in Romeo and Julietbecause she believes he is sublimely handsome.
What is the nurse's opinion of Paris in romeo and Juliet?
He's a man of wax. That's a good thing, apparently. However, it does seem that the nurse would say this about any suitor for Juliet who was more or less male. After saying that about Paris, she is extremely complimentary about Romeo in Act II Scene 5. Then when it seems convenient to do so, suddenly (in Act III Scene 5) she's complimenting Paris again: "O! He's a lovely gentleman; Romeo's a dishclout to him."
Why is the nurse impressed with the suitor Paris romeo and Juliet?
He's a man of wax, a good-looker, a hottie.
Would it be a compliment to be called a man of wax?
Yes it means a man who is too perfect to be real. The Nurse calls Paris a "man of wax" in Romeo and Juliet because she thinks he is handsome. He must have been sculpted, because real people aren't that perfect.
What does nurse call prince Paris in romeo and Juliet?
"A man of wax". I think she means this as a compliment, meaning that he is as perfect as if he had been molded by a sculptor. Unfortunately, to me it carries the implication that he is as phoney as if he was made of wax.
How does the nurse describe Paris?
The nurse describes Paris as a handsome man with many qualities that make him an attractive match for Juliet. She details his physical appearance, charm, and wealth, highlighting his desirability as a potential husband for Juliet.
How do the nures and lady Capulet feel about Paris?
Nurse and Lady C believe Paris is a good choice for Juliet to marry. Nurse feels Paris is a "man of wax" and Lady C thinks Juliet is at the perfect age to marry.
What actors and actresses appeared in Mean Old Man - 2009?
The cast of Mean Old Man - 2009 includes: Leslie McGuier as Busty Nurse
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