[Romeo:] It is the east, and Juliet is the sun!
Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon,
Who is already sick and pale with grief,
That thou her maid art far more fair than she
—Romeo and Juliet,
William Shakespeare
What is Juliet being compared to?
What is emphasized through the motif of light in this passage?
What is the overall mood of the passage?
1. Juliet is being compared to the sun.
2. Through the motif of light, the passage emphasizes Juliet's beauty and superiority over the moon, symbolizing her purity and radiance.
3. The overall mood of the passage is one of admiration and longing. Romeo expresses his deep affection for Juliet and his desire for her to shine and surpass all others in beauty.