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Figurative Language In Shakespeare's Romeo And Juliet

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In these lines, Juliet uses figurative language such as similes and symbolism to better develop the theme of the passage. This is established when Juliiet says “[w]hat's in a name? that which we call a rose” (Shakespeare 2.2. 45) Here, she uses symbolism to describe the relationship between a rose and a name. This develops the theme because when she describes the relationship between a rose and a name, it adds to the theme on how love has no bounds. Once more, Juliiet exclaims that “that which we call a rose [b]y any other name would smell as sweet” (Shakespeare 2.2. 45-46). Here, she uses a simile to compare the meaning of a rose’s name to the meaning of Romeo’s name. Again, this comparison adds to the theme because it signifies that love
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