Romeo and Juliet

When Juliet says "O Romeo, O Romeo/Wherefore art thou Romeo," how does this indicate that she is willing to sacrifice her reputation for him?

When Juliet says "O Romeo, O Romeo/Wherefore art thou Romeo," how does this indicate that she is willing to sacrifice her reputation for him?

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In my opinion, these words do not support Juliet's willingness to sacrifice her reputation for Romeo. Juliet is young and impetuous, but she also guards her reputation and requires Romeo to promise marriage.

Three words, dear Romeo, and good night indeed. If that thy bent of love be honorable, Thy purpose marriage, send me word tomorrow By one that I’ll procure to come to thee Where and what time thou wilt perform the rite, And all my fortunes at thy foot I’ll lay And follow thee my lord throughout the world.
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