In 'Romeo and Juliet', which character's bawdy humor and long-winded anecdotes serve as comic relief early in the play?
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Correct answer: The Nurse
The Nurse provides earthy, domestic humor through her repetitive stories and sexual innuendos. Her presence lightens the atmosphere before the feud between the families turns deadly.
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