In Act II, Scene 2 of Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare’s diction is very complex and sets the mood for the scene. Through the dialogue between Romeo and Juliet, the reader can conclude that they both love each other vigorously. Romeo describes Juliet with analogies that compare her to celestial objects. For him, she has “two of the fairest stars in all the heaven” as eyes (Shakespeare Line 17). The use of ‘fairest stars’ conveys the point that Juliet seems unique to Romeo. Even in the darkest night, her eyes sparkle like the stars, while he stares in awe. Shakespeare also mentions religion throughout the scene. Romeo remarks on how Juliet “is a winged messenger of heaven” that came down to him (Shakespeare Line 28). ‘Winged messenger of heaven’
