How does shakespeare create tension in this scene? the comic relief of the nurse's entrance is so short-lived that it puts the audience on edge when she exits. romeo's statement that in staying to speak to juliet he is risking his life, leads the audience to worry about his safety. the physical placement of the scene on the balcony makes the lovers' position look dangerous. juliet seems so innocent of the danger that she makes the audience feel the danger on her behalf.