What does Romeo Romeo where art thou mean?
Juliet isn’t asking where Romeo is—she’s asking why he’s Romeo. Because of the base word where, modern ears often interpret this line as asking the question: “Where are you, Romeo?” In fact, it’s asking, “Why are you Romeo?” The following line gives us a clue: Deny thy father and refuse thy name.
What does Romeo say after Juliet says Wherefore art thou Romeo?
O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo? Deny thy father and refuse thy name; or if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love and I’ll no longer be a Capulet.
Who says Romeo Romeo wherefore art thou Romeo?
Wherefore art thou Romeo? Words from the play Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare. (Wherefore means “why.”) Juliet is lamenting Romeo’s name, alluding to the feud between their two families.
What act and scene is O Romeo Romeo wherefore art thou Romeo?
Romeo and Juliet, Act II, Scene 2 (OpenSourceShakespeare.org)
Why does Juliet say wherefore art thou Romeo?
Meaning of Wherefore Art Thou Romeo Why are you Romeo?” is the opening sentence of a romantically philosophic speech by the character Juliet. Its literal meaning is that Juliet is agonized to think that Romeo is a Montague, and painfully wishes him to have been from some other tribe.
What does Juliet mean by her line that which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet?
She says, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose / By Any Other Name would smell as sweet.” This implies that his family name has nothing to do with their love, and they should be together. Since Capulets and Montagues hate each other, love is forbidden merely due to these names.
What art thou drawn among these heartless hinds Turn thee Benvolio look upon thy death meaning?
“heartless hinds” Tybalt uses this metaphor to insult the Montagues. The fact he insults the Montagues on arrival suggests he is aggressive because of the feud. On the one hand, a ‘hind’ is a servant and ‘heartless’ suggests cowardly.
How do you use art thou in a sentence?
Before all things, we give thee thanks that thou art mighty; to thee be the glory for ever.
Why is Juliet so concerned about Romeo’s name?
Juliet is not allowed to associate with Romeo because he is a Montague. If he had any other name it would be fine. She’s complaining that his name is meaningless. If the rose had any other name it would still be the same.