Question

How do we know Juliet is in love with Romeo after she finds out he is there? Write out the lines that tell us this information.

a) Juliet declares her love for Romeo: "My bounty is as boundless as the sea, My love as deep."
b) Juliet asks Romeo to marry her: "Dost thou love me? I know thou wilt say 'Ay.'"
c) Juliet wants to be with Romeo: "And I'll no longer be a Capulet."
d) Juliet says Romeo's name with affection: "O, for a falconer's voice."

Answer 1

In Shakespeare's play, Juliet's love for Romeo is evident in her declaration of boundless love and deep affection, and her proactive proposal of marriage to him.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine Juliet's feelings for Romeo in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, we look closely at her dialogue after she discovers Romeo's presence. Her declaration in Act 2, Scene 2 showcases the depth of her affection:

'My bounty is as boundless as the sea,

My love as deep; the more I give to thee,

The more I have, for both are infinite.'

These lines vividly capture Juliet's passionate love for Romeo, which knows no limits or end. Furthermore, when Juliet proposes marriage:

'If that thy bent of love be honourable,

Thy purpose marriage, send me word tomorrow.'

her initiative indicates a powerful desire to be united with Romeo in matrimony, thereby confirming her love.