What does the word simple mean in romeo and Juliet?

Answer 1

1. Foolish, as when the Nurse says, "Well, you have made a simple choice; you know not how to choose a man."

2. In the phrase "fee-simple", used by Benvolio, it is a legal term meaning complete legal ownership.

3. In Romeo's description of the apothecary, "which late I noted In tatter'd weeds, with overwhelming brows, Culling of simples", it means a medicinal herb.

4. In Juliet's soliloquy, she says, "Hood my unmann'd blood, bating in my cheeks, With thy black mantle; till strange love, grown bold, Think true love acted simple modesty." Its meaning here is unclear, but it seems likely to mean naive.

Answer 2

In "Romeo and Juliet," the word "simple" can be interpreted to mean straightforward, uncomplicated, or sincere. It often reflects the characters' emotional honesty and directness in their interactions.