William Shakespeare Quotes

Romeo and Juliet, Act 2, Scene 2. Romeo finally reveals his presence beneath Juliet’s balcony. To prove his devotion he tells her that he is willing to sacrifice his own family name of Montague so that he can be called her love. He uses the religious metaphor of baptism to convey his wish to be reborn to this new role. This passage also shows Romeo’s impulsivity and recklessness. He has scaled the wall of the enemy Capulet orchard, putting himself in danger if caught, to see again a girl that he has only just met.