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"man miles asunder"
Double Meaning
Act 3,
Scene 5
Lines 81-

A double meaning used by Juliet explained in myShakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Act 3, Scene 5.

Juliet cleverly uses a double meaning when referring to Romeo:

  • Romeo is miles away since he’s been banished from Verona.
  • Romeo is far from being a villain.