JAMB - Literature In English (2012 - No. 26)
"O she doth teach the torches to burn bright!
It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night
A rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear."
Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, from the lines above, Juliet's beauty is presented
It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night
A rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear."
Based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, from the lines above, Juliet's beauty is presented
in contrast to the dark night
as a source of envy to all
in terms of riches
as being outstanding
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