Asked by Jamie:)

I'm reading act 2 of Romeo and Juliet and I have no idea what the quote, "that which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet" means. Could someone please help me thanks:)

J-J:)
Answered by Ms. Sue
A rose smells sweet. If we called a rose by a different name it would still smell sweet.

Check this site.

http://www.bartleby.com/59/6/whatsinaname.html
Answered by Jamie:)
It different really help me do you have any other meanings.
Answered by Ms. Sue
If you read the site I posted, you'd find what Juliet meant when she said that quote.

What is keeping Romeo and Juliet from being out in the open with their love?

Answered by Jamie:)
The family feud. Is this what the quote means that if we call Romeo something besides a Montague he would still be known as a Montague.

J-J:)
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're getting there.

Juliet says she'd love Romeo no matter what his name is or who is family is.
Answered by Jamie:)
Thank you so much you really helped me out! Now I can finish act 2 it's getting so romantic.

J-J:)
Answered by Ms. Sue
:-)

You're welcome.
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