Romeo and Juliet

What is the meaning of this Shakespeare quote: "But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun."?

(2.2.2-3), Romeo

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Romeo is hiding out in Juliets orchard. He sees a light in Juliet's chamber window. He personifies the sun as Juliet rising to take away the night.

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