I don't understand this quote from Romeo & Juliet:

"Ah me! How sweet is love itself possessed,
When but love's shadows are so rich in joy" (5.1.10-11).

Could someone please interpret it? Thanks!

3 answers

See Sparknotes No Fear interpretation.

http://nfs.sparknotes.com/romeojuliet/page_248.html

Thank you

You're welcome.

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