Asked by Chuck Bass

What does Juliet mean when she says, “O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?”

She is calling for her love to ascend to her balcony and speak to her of his love.

She is revealing that she is unsure about her love for Romeo.

She is calling on the spirit muses to guide her in all decisions of love.

She is asking why Romeo had to be from the family on the other side of the feud.

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"She is asking why Romeo had to be from the family on the other side of the feud."

Explanation: "Wherefore" means "why," not "where." Juliet is lamenting that Romeo is a Montague — the name (and family) that makes him her family's enemy — and wishing he could be otherwise.