Romeo and Juliet

In what ways is Romeo sinning Juliet in Act 1 scene 5?

In what ways is Romeo sinning Juliet in Act 1 scene 5?

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Romeo considers Juliet to be holy and his lips/hands sinful or unworthy of her.

This holy shrine, the gentle sin is this: My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand
To smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss.

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