The phrase "Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?" is one of the most famous lines from William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet.

Explanation of the Quote

• Context: This line is spoken by Juliet in Act 2, Scene 2, often called the "Balcony Scene."
• Meaning: Juliet is not asking where Romeo physically is; rather, she is lamenting why he must be Romeo Montague, a member of the family her own family, the Capulets, is feuding with. Essentially, she is questioning why he has to be who he is, which makes their love complicated.
• Modern Translation: "Romeo, Romeo! Why do you have to be Romeo?" or "Why are you Romeo?"

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