Juliet's Views on Names and Love

In this excerpt from Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', Juliet ponders the significance of names and identity. She questions why Romeo must be a Montague, the family her own family despises. Juliet argues that a name is just a label and does not define the essence of a person. She expresses her willingness to love Romeo regardless of his family name, emphasizing that their love transcends societal labels and family feuds.

Why does Juliet express frustration about Romeo's name?

• Because it is too common

• Because it is associated with her family's enemy

• Because it is difficult to pronounce

• Because it is not noble enough

What does Juliet suggest Romeo should do if he loves her?

• Leave Verona

• Swear his love to her

• Fight her family

• Deny his father and refuse his name

According to Juliet, what is the significance of a name?

• It defines a person's identity

• It is a symbol of one's family heritage

• It is just a label and does not affect the essence of a person

• It determines one's fate

What metaphor does Juliet use to explain the insignificance of names?

• Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

• A rose by any other name would smell as sweet

• A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

• Actions speak louder than words

What does Juliet ask Romeo to do at the end of her speech?

• Prove his love through actions

• Take her hand in marriage

• Leave her alone

• Abandon his name and take her entirely