Question

Explain the figurative language Juliet uses in lines 25-26 and how it relates to a theme of the excerpts.

Answer 1

The figurative language used in line 25 is "What's in a name?".

Explanation:

In the Act II of Romeo and Juliet written by William Shakespeare Juliet makes use of the figurative speech in line 25-26 in the scene II. The figurative speech used by her is "What's in a name?".

This has been used keeping in mind and referring to a rose. It means that even if you change the name of a rose to some thing else and do not call it a rose, then also the fragrance of the rose is going to remain the same. It is not going to change with the change of it's name. This figurative speech relates to the theme of the excerpt that Romeo has been compared to a rose. Romeo would still be himself even if his name is changed, his essence won't change.