Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Scene 2

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What does Juliet ask Romeo to do if he truly loves her?

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Send word of his intentions for marriage.

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Why doesn't Juliet want Romeo to swear by the moon?

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The moon is always changing and inconsistent.

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What does Romeo compare Juliet to when he sees her?

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The sun.

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What is Romeo and Juliet's plan for getting married?

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Juliet will send a messenger for Romeo the next morning.

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Where does this scene take place?

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On Juliet's balcony.

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What is the significance of the balcony in Romeo and Juliet's relationship?

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It symbolizes the separation between their families and their desire to be together.

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How does Romeo describe Juliet's beauty?

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He compares her to a bright angel and the sun.

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What theme is highlighted in Act 2 Scene 2 of Romeo and Juliet?

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The theme of love versus fate.

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What literary device is used when Romeo says, 'But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks?'

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This is an example of metaphor.

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What does Juliet mean when she says, 'O, swear not by the moon'?

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She is expressing her desire for a love that is constant and not changeable.