What is Romeo saying?

Can I go forward when my heart is here?
Turn back, dull earth, and find thy center out. (II, i, 3-4)

a.Romeo is saying that he must follow his heart by going to Juliet.

b.Romeo is telling Juliet that they can only be happy if they leave the "dull earth" and escape somewhere else together.

c.Romeo is trying to escape from Benvolio and Mercutio's teasing.

d.Romeo's world has turned inside-out: his unrequited love for Rosaline has been replaced by the mutual love with Juliet.

Question

What is Romeo saying?

    Can I go forward when my heart is here?
    Turn back, dull earth, and find thy center out. (II, i, 3-4)


a.Romeo is saying that he must follow his heart by going to Juliet.

b.Romeo is telling Juliet that they can only be happy if they leave the "dull earth" and escape somewhere else together.

c.Romeo is trying to escape from Benvolio and Mercutio's teasing.

d.Romeo's world has turned inside-out: his unrequited love for Rosaline has been replaced by the mutual love with Juliet.

anonymous · Answer

the answer should be A. (: he's basically asking, "how can i go home knowing that my love is right here? i must turn around to find her."