Question

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identify the choice that best answers the question.

what point does juliet make when she speaks these lines in act ii, scene ii, of the tragedy of romeo and juliet?

whats in a name? that which we call a rose
by any other name would smell as sweet.

a. she wishes that romeo would change his name.

b. she loves romeo even though he is a montague.

c. she thinks that romeo has a sweet - sounding name.

d. the growing love she feels for romeo is like a blooming rose.

Explanation:

In Act II, Scene ii of "The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet", Juliet's lines "What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet" are a reflection on the significance of names. She is suggesting that the name "Montague" (Romeo's family name, which is a source of feud with her family, the Capulets) should not matter because Romeo's essence (like a rose's sweetness) is what is important. So she loves Romeo despite his family name (Montague), and the name itself doesn't define his worth or her love for him. Option A is incorrect because she isn't asking him to change his name, just questioning the importance of the name. Option C is incorrect as she isn't commenting on the sound of his name being sweet, but on the insignificance of the name itself. Option D is incorrect as the metaphor of the rose is about the name, not about her love growing like a rose.

Answer:

B. She loves Romeo even though he is a Montague.