| What are the symbols in Romeo and Juliet? | Light and DarknessPoison Nighttime |
| Light and Darkness | In the play, light and darkness is a big theme. Romeo and Juliet’s love grows in the darkness so, the darkness symbolizes emotion, imagination, and mystery. The light is like a reality where they have to obey the rules of society. |
| Poison | The poison eventually ends the lives of both Romeo and Juliet. The poison symbolizes the Montague and Capulet feud. It is deadly and ends their lives. |
| Nighttime | Nighttime is when Romeo and Juliet’s love blossoms. All their moments happen at night. Nighttime symbolizes a time when they are able to let go of their inhibitions and forget about society. They become bold at night. |
Symbols in Romeo and Juliet
September 11, 2019