Give literary devices and interpret "More light and light, more dark and dark our woes," which Romeo says in act 3, scene 5.

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*All quotes are taken from the Norton Shakespeare, based on the Oxford Edition.

Interpretation: In the previous line, Juliet comments on how the light is growing (the day is progressing). Romeo responds by saying that as the day progresses so do their problems. Now that Romeo and Juliet are married, they are forced to deal with their parents' disapproval.

Literary Devices: Romeo's line is the second line to a rhyming couplet (grows/woes).

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