Question

Read the following line from Romeo's monologue in Act II, Scene 2 of Romeo and Juliet, where Shakespeare employs personification:
Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon,
Who is already sick and pale with grief,
That thou her maid art far more fair than she:
Be not her maid, since she is envious...


In this quote, Romeo refers to Juliet as the sun and Rosaline as the moon. What does Romeo intend to say in these lines? (1 point)Romeo says he is now in love with Juliet instead of Rosaline.
Romeo says that Rosaline is more beautiful than Juliet.
Romeo says that Juliet is envious of Rosaline.
Romeo says he has love for Juliet and Rosaline.

Answer 1

Among the choices provided, the correct answer is:

Romeo says he is now in love with Juliet instead of Rosaline.

In the quote, Romeo has only good words for Juliet while a few negative comments on Rosaline's characteristic. He sees the goodness and beauty of the lady with a tone full of love.