Read the following line from Romeo’s monologue in Act II, Scene 2 of Romeo and Juliet, where Shakespeare employs personification: Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon, Who is already sick and pale with grief, That thou her maid art far more fair than she: Be not her maid, since she is envious… In this quote, Romeo refers to Juliet as the sun and Rosaline as the moon. What does Romeo intend to say in these lines? (1 point) Responses Romeo says he is now in love with Juliet instead of Rosaline. Romeo says he is now in love with Juliet instead of Rosaline. Romeo says that Rosaline is more beautiful than Juliet. Romeo says that Rosaline is more beautiful than Juliet. Romeo says that Juliet is envious of Rosaline. Romeo says that Juliet is envious of Rosaline. Romeo says he has love for Juliet and Rosaline
Romeo intends to say that he is now in love with Juliet instead of Rosaline, and that Juliet is far more beautiful and fair than Rosaline. He describes Juliet as the "fair sun" and Rosaline as the "envious moon" who is sick and pale in comparison. He asks the sun to shine brighter than the moon, indicating his shift in affection towards Juliet.
