It's "wherefore", which means "why". She's upset he's a Montague and she's a Capulet, so she's asking why he has to be one of them, because their families are old foes.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

I like that I'm not the only person who was gonna say that. You are very smart.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Beat me to it. I want people to understand what they read before they try to make jokes about it.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

It bothers me so much when people just assume it means "where are you?" If you hadn't already said something about it, I definitely would have hahaha.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Thank you for correcting me, I now know this is incorrect. But this is how my English teacher taught it to me so technically speaking it is her fault, but I'll take the blame.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

I like that there are enough smart people on here to beat me to saying this.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

I'm so glad we're all so smart. ^_^ But a lot of teachers teach it as it meaning "where are you" And I still found the joke funny. I just might have to use this line if I ever have to teach this play. XD

by Anonymous 12 years ago