The analogy in this excerpt from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet helps develop meaning in the text by expressing that Romeo’s good qualities are an inherent part of him and more important than his name. The comparison of a rose to Romeo illustrates that regardless of what he is called or the feud between their families, his essence and virtues remain unchanged, highlighting the theme of love transcending societal labels and conflicts.
Romeo and Juliet
by William Shakespeare
"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…"
from Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Question
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How does the analogy in this excerpt from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet help develop meaning in the text?
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It expresses that Romeo’s good qualities are an inherent part of him and more important than his name.
It expresses that Romeo’s good qualities are an inherent part of him and more important than his name.
It gives a clue as to how the love story of Romeo and Juliet will end tragically.
It gives a clue as to how the love story of Romeo and Juliet will end tragically.
It demonstrates that Juliet and Romeo were meant to be together.
It demonstrates that Juliet and Romeo were meant to be together.
It describes the great efforts that Romeo made in order to meet Juliet and hints at how much he loves her.
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