Life

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‘But soft, what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east and Juliet is the sun.’ lines 2-3~Romeo

Explanation: Juliet is the sun that shines in the east.

Why it’s chosen: Juliet is depicted as the sun here, and as the sun represents life, this scene gives us the imagery of light and life.

‘This bud of love by summer’s ripening breath May prove a beauteous flower when next we meet’ lines 121-122~Juliet

Explanation: This love of ours may blossom and bloom the next time we meet as it now grows in summer.

Why it’s chosen: Love is compared to a blooming bud is this statement and it symbolizes life, hence the link to the theme of life.