Life

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‘the worshipped sun peered forth the golden window of the east,’line188~Benvolio

Explanation: The much worshipped sun has risen from the east.

Why it’s chosen: The sun speaks of life, because without the sun, there will not be any life. The sun’s rays also represent hope, and life.

‘all so soon as the all-cheering sun should in the farthest east begin to draw’ lines104-105~M

Explanation: All as soon as the sun rises from the east.

Why it’s chosen: The sun speaks of life, and thus when it rises from the east, life has risen.

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‘well-apparelled April on the heel’ line27 ~ C

Explanation: April is the month when flowers and leaves begin to appear, and is thus ‘well-apparalled’ (i.e. well-clothed by the flowers).

Why it’s chosen: When flowers and leaves begin to appear, it speaks of life and exuberance.

‘fresh female buds’ line29 ~ C

Explanation: girls about to become women.

Why it’s chosen: Buds will slowly bloom into flowers, and this process hint of life.

The all-seeing sun Ne’er saw her match since first the world begun. Line92 ~ Romeo

Explanation: The sun never saw a girl more beautiful than Rosaline.

Why it’s chosen: The sun is being mentioned here, and since the sun speaks of life, life is involved here.