2006-11-06 13:03:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
So far everyone is wrong. "Wherefore" means why (or what), not where. It was a reference to his name or person. In other words, "Why you Romeo?" Why did she love HIM - a member of the hostile clan.
2006-11-06 13:11:40 · answer #1 · answered by JAT 6 · 9⤊ 0⤋
Wherefore Art Thou Romeo
2016-09-30 10:52:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wherefore Art Thou
2016-12-09 00:46:52 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
JAT had it closest. The translation is actually closest to 'Romeo, Romeo, WHY are you Romeo?' She is essentially wondering why her love, Romeo, had to be himself, a Montague, and not some other person. This makes the most sense as a translation, as neither the 'where are you' or 'why you' translations act as a fitting opening to the speech.
2006-11-06 14:24:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Juliet is asking why does Romeo have to be a part of the Montigue family.
2006-11-06 13:14:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
She is asking after Romeo's geographical disposition as the early stage direction preceding Juliet's entrance suggests she has a tea cozy on her head; covering her eyes.
2014-09-06 12:34:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in reality it is saying; "Romeo why are you a Montague, why couldn't you be from any other family", because then she wouldn't be going thru this if he wasn't a Montague. if you don't believe me put that in the context and tell me it doesn't make more sense.
2014-03-10 11:36:15 · answer #7 · answered by Maria 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Based on a direct translation to modern English, it is simply a query, asking where Romeo is.
However, when the query is placed within the context of the Shakespearean play, that simple question also encapsulates various emotions, including a) her anxiety to meet Romeo again, b) her wondering whether that will turn into reality, c) if it does happen, she is worried and concerned over his safety because he is on enemy grounds, and last but not least, d) her deep love and strong feelings for him.
2006-11-06 13:25:04 · answer #8 · answered by qilin1967 2 · 0⤊ 6⤋
In Elizabethan times 'wherefore' meant 'why'.
In this case she's asking herself why she loves him so much.
Hope this helps
2006-11-06 13:13:55 · answer #9 · answered by Blathers 3 · 7⤊ 0⤋
It means where the heck are you Romeo?
2006-11-06 13:05:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 7⤋