From the novel; Romeo and Juliet
“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
- in contrast to the dark night
- as a source of envy to all
- in terms of riches
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as being outstanding
