Read the excerpt from Act III, scene v of Romeo and Juliet.Romeo must leave because the sun is rising, and he cannot get caught with Juliet.Juliet: O! now be gone; more light and light it grows.Romeo: More light and light; more dark and dark our woes.

Romeo repeats Juliet’s words about the growing light, but adds that their troubles are growing darker. The rising sun means he must leave Juliet, so the light brings sadness rather than comfort or strength. Therefore, light functions as a reason for sorrow.

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