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   Friar Lawrence’s words prove true over the course of the play. The sleeping potion he gives Juliet is concocted to cause the appearance of death, not death itself, but through circumstances beyond the Friar’s control, the potion does bring about a fatal result: Romeo’s suicide.

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   Night is a symbol of protection, while heat and sunlight suggest anger and conflict. Night - protection. Night is a key symbol in the play because it protects the characters. When Romeo is in Juliet’s garden he tells her 'I have night’s cloak to hide me from their sight'. Night makes him feel safe.

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   Explanations of Romeo and Juliet's symbols, and tracking of where they appear. Romeo and Juliet: Literary Devices Romeo and Juliet 's key literary devices explained and sortable by chapter.

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   Romeo and Juliet complicates traditional notions of light versus dark and day versus night. Light is typically a symbol of openness, purity, hope, and good fortune, while dark often represents confusion, obscurity, and doom.

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   Romeo and Juliet complicates traditional notions of light versus dark and day versus night. Light is typically a symbol of openness, purity, hope, and good fortune, while dark often represents confusion, obscurity, and doom.

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   Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet explores many themes, motifs and symbols to add meaning and depth to the narrative. Key Themes in Romeo and Juliet. Love. Romeo and Juliet deeply explores the different perspectives on love, revealing that it isn’t just about romantic passion.

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   What does Romeo and Juliet symbolize?

   • Romeo and Juliet complicates traditional notions of light versus dark and day versus night. Light is typically a symbol of openness, purity, hope, and good fortune, while dark often represents confusion, obscurity, and doom. Shakespeare, however, turns these commonplace associations on their heads and inverts both symbols.

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   What does night symbolize in Romeo & Juliet?

   • Night is a symbol of protection, while heat and sunlight suggest anger and conflict. Night is a key symbol in the play because it protects the characters. When Romeo is in Juliet’s garden he tells her 'I have night’s cloak to hide me from their sight'. Night makes him feel safe.

   Symbolism & Imagery - English Lit: AQA GCSE Romeo & Juliet - Seneca

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   Why is night a key symbol in Romeo & Juliet?

   • Night is a key symbol in the play because it protects the characters. When Romeo is in Juliet’s garden he tells her 'I have night’s cloak to hide me from their sight'. Night makes him feel safe. We also see Romeo sneaking into Juliet’s room at night time to consummate their marriage.

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   What symbols are used in Romeo & Juliet?

   • One of the most arresting and recurring symbols used throughout the play is that of light and dark. Romeo and Juliet meet at night, and much of the time we spend with them together is in the hours of darkness. But time and again Romeo sees nothing but light from Juliet, “Juliet is the sun” he says.

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   Does Romeo see light from Juliet?

   • But time and again Romeo sees nothing but light from Juliet, “Juliet is the sun” he says. So much of their shared language concerns light and dark. When we see Juliet anxiously awaiting the arrival of her love she talks of wanting the dark night to come sooner; “Come, night, come Romeo; come thou day in night”.

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   Why does Lord Capulet only talk to Romeo & Juliet about Paris?

   • Lord Capulet only talks to Juliet about Paris when it is dark outside. Romeo and Juliet both commit suicide when they are in the dark tomb in Act 5. Night is a symbol of protection, while heat and sunlight suggest anger and conflict. Night is a key symbol in the play because it protects the characters.

   Symbolism & Imagery - English Lit: AQA GCSE Romeo & Juliet - Seneca

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   Jan 24, 2020 · An easy to read introduction to the themes in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Includes a free handy pocket guide to download, print and keep.