When Romeo says, "Thy beauty hath made me effeminate/And in my temper softened valor’s steel," he is suggesting that...

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his love for Juliet gives him strength.
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Juliet's beauty is worth fighting for.
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his sword is not as sharp as it once was.
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his love for Juliet is diminishing his manhood.
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When Romeo says, "Thy beauty hath made me effeminate / And in my temper softened valor’s steel," he is suggesting that his love for Juliet is diminishing his manhood. This line indicates that he feels weakened or less masculine because of his love for her, as he associates his emotions with a loss of masculine strength and valor.