"What's in a name? That which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet;
So Romeo would, where he not Romeo call'd,
Retain that dear perfection which he owes
Without that title. Romeo, doff thy name,
And for thyh name which is no part of thee
Take all myself." (II; II; 43-49)
Identity is also a pretty big theme in Romeo and Juliet. In this play, we see how much one person can influence another's identity and make them do something that they wouldn't normally do. The star-crossed lovers only met once and they fell in love instantly. Since then, especially after their marriage, the audience watches as both characters change dramatically. They also started depending on each other more and more. Romeo's identity influences Juliet's identity drastically, and vice versa.
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