"But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks?
It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.
Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon,
Who is already sick and pale with grief,
That thou her maid art far more fair than she:"
Based on Romeo's speech in this passage, which of the following inferences can be made about his feelings toward Juliet?
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Romeo is using the metaphor of the sun and moon to express his belief that Juliet is superior to all other women, portraying his admiration for her beauty.
Romeo is indifferent to Juliet’s beauty, simply acknowledging her physical appearance without deep emotional attachment.
Romeo is expressing doubt about Juliet’s feelings for him, suggesting that he feels unworthy of her love.
Romeo is describing Juliet’s beauty as a source of conflict between them, implying that their relationship is full of tension.
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The correct inference based on Romeo's speech is:
Romeo is using the metaphor of the sun and moon to express his belief that Juliet is superior to all other women, portraying his admiration for her beauty.
This interpretation is supported by Romeo's exaltation of Juliet as the sun, casting her light and beauty in a positive, dominant role over the "envious moon," which suggests a deep admiration and romantic idealization of Juliet.
