Romeo And Juliet Night Analysis

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In the play, Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, the repetition of the night in Juliet’s speech exemplifies her love for Romeo and the only time they can be together undetected. Unlike the daytime, when Juliet and Romeo are surrounded by family, the night is a time where they feel alone. Juliet believes that night is the best time for she and Romeo to share their love for each other: “Spread thy close curtain, love-performing night,/ That runaway’s eyes may wink, and Romeo/ Leap into these arms untalked-of and unseen” (3.2.5-7). It is only in darkness that Romeo and Juliet can express their romantic passion. The night is a time of seclusion when other family members are distant from Romeo and Juliet. This allows the two to be furtive