Reality Check by Dave Whamond for August 21, 2016

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    Olddog1  over 8 years ago

    But Juliet wasn’t asking where Romeo was, but why he had to be a member of the enemy’s family.

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    davanden  over 8 years ago

    “Wherefor” means “why,” not “where.” Juliet has just learned that Romeo is a Montegu, the great enemy of her family, the Capulets. She is saying, “Why is your name Romeo?” That’s why her next line is “What’s in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”

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    Cozmik Cowboy  over 8 years ago

    Thanks, dog & dav; saved me the typing. Glad to know some one else knows English.

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