In this analogy, Juliet argues that the essence of a person or thing does not depend on its name; just as a rose would still smell just as sweet regardless of what it is called, Romeo's true merits and qualities remain unchanged despite the family name that divides them. This highlights the theme that love transcends social labels and familial enmities.
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Juliet: What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other word would smell as sweet. So Romeo would, were he not Romeo called, Retain that dear perfection which he owes Without that title.
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In one or two sentences, describe the meaning of this analogy
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