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Romeo compares Juliet to a saint’s holy shrine, and later to a saint. Both lovers also compare kissing to praying. Given these details, which statement best relates to the given metaphors?
A. Romeo and Juliet are irrational and hormonal children.
B. Romeo and Juliet appear to worship each other.
C. Romeo and Juliet are very religious people.
D. Romeo and Juliet’s love is pure and innocent.

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Explanation:

Romeo is comparing Juliet to a sacred being. Her residence is therefore a shrine to her. The suggestion is that she is some kind of saint, a being far beyond the reaches of ordinary humans. He therefore humbly beseeches her to allow him penitence for having "profaned" (i.e. desecrated) this place consecrated to her.

The punishment for his disrespect would be "a gentle fine" in which he would smooth away the roughness of his unworthy touch. This fine should be in the form of a tender kiss.

The metaphor of a shrine for the saint, Juliet, is extended when Romeo names his lips "two blushing pilgrims". The implication is that his lips are embarrassed and shy and as "pilgrims", he suggests that they have made a long journey to show their allegiance and veneration for their saint (Juliet).

Pilgrims often undertake long and arduous journeys to a holy place as a symbol of their humility and to show their allegiance to, and respect for, a saint or heroic character.  

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