Life

A3S2

“Come night, come Romeo, come day in night.” (Juliet)

Explanation: Juliet silently urges Romeo to come faster. Romeo will make the night as bright as day.

Why it’s chosen: Juliet describes Romeo as a form of light. Light is an imagery of life.

“Take him and cut him out in little stars, And he will make the face of heaven so fine That all the world will be in love with night And pay no worship to the garish sun.” (Juliet)

Explanation: Juliet comments that Romeo is so ‘bright’ that he will outshine the sun if he were to be cut out into little stars and hung on the night sky.

Why it’s chosen: Romeo is described as bright. Light symbolizes new life.

A3S5

“More light and light, more dark and dark our woes.” (Romeo to Juliet)

Explanation: ‘More and more light’ refers to daybreak. Romeo comments that as the sun rises, he will have to be separated with Juliet.

Why it’s chosen: Light is a symbol of life. As more light comes in, there should be more life and hope. However, it is a source of sorrow for the lovers.

“Then window let day in, and let life out.” (Juliet to Romeo)

Explanation: Juliet remarks when day breaks, Romeo will have to go.

Why it’s chosen: Juliet sees Romeo as ‘life’.