Romeo and Juliet

Question

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
Use the passage to answer the question.

How does the analogy in this excerpt from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet help develop meaning in the text?

(1 point)
Responses

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 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.
It describes the great efforts that Romeo made in order to meet Juliet and hints at how much he loves her.

It gives a clue as to how the love story of Romeo and Juliet will end tragically.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

It expresses that Romeo’s good qualities are an inherent part of him and more important than his name.

This analogy emphasizes that a person's identity and essence are defined by their character and actions rather than the labels or names they are given. Juliet suggests that even if Romeo had a different name, he would still possess the same admirable qualities, highlighting the theme of love transcending societal constraints and familial conflicts.