1. "But, soft, what light through yonder window breaks?
It is the east, and Juliet is the sun." (Act 2, Scene 2)
Here, Juliet's beauty is compared to the sun. The phrase "the east" personifies the direction as if it is actively bringing the sun, which symbolizes Juliet.
2. "Hark! how the lark at heaven's gate sings,
And Phoebus' steeds make haste to bring the dawn." (Act 3, Scene 5)
In this passage, the lark is portrayed as a singer at heaven's gate, and the sun god Phoebus' steeds are depicted as actively hastening to bring the dawn. These personifications give a sense of liveliness and movement to the natural phenomena.
3. "O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright!
It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night
Like a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear." (Act 1, Scene 5)
Here, Juliet's beauty is likened to a precious jewel that makes the torches burn brighter, and she is described as hanging on the cheek of night, personifying the darkness.
4. "Spread thy close curtain, love-performing night,
That runaway's eyes may wink, and Romeo
Leap to these arms untalk'd of and unseen." (Act 3, Scene 2)
In this passage, night is personified as a character with agency. It is asked to spread its curtain to create darkness and secrecy for Romeo to visit Juliet unnoticed.
These examples of personification in Romeo and Juliet contribute to the imagery, emotional intensity, and vivid descriptions that make the play so memorable and poignant.