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Shakespeare uses the structure of these lines to develop
Juliet’s character as she acts shy with Romeo.
Juliet’s character as she describes her religion.
Romeo’s character as he encourages Juliet to pray.
Romeo’s character as he persuades Juliet to kiss him.
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Answer: Romeo’s character as he persuades Juliet to kiss him.
Explanation: Shakespeare has Romeo and Juliet exchange a 14-line sonnet made of alternating lines and a sustained religious conceit (shrine, pilgrim, saints, prayer). That tight, ordered structure lets Romeo deploy clever, courtly-flattery language—comparing Juliet to a saint and turning “prayer” into the pretext for a kiss—so the form highlights his persuasive, romantic boldness and wit and carries them straight to the kiss.
Explanation: Shakespeare has Romeo and Juliet exchange a 14-line sonnet made of alternating lines and a sustained religious conceit (shrine, pilgrim, saints, prayer). That tight, ordered structure lets Romeo deploy clever, courtly-flattery language—comparing Juliet to a saint and turning “prayer” into the pretext for a kiss—so the form highlights his persuasive, romantic boldness and wit and carries them straight to the kiss.
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