Act 2, scene 2 takes place in the Capulet orchard late at night after the feast. In what 2 ways does darkness influence what happens in this...

The light/dark imagery that is used in Act II Scene 2 of
Romeo and Juliet establishes the pattern of Romeo and Juliet's
meetings; namely, in the dark.  For, throughout the play, the lovers are only safe in
the night time.  It is in the daylight that Romeo must flee Juliet's room after they
consummate their marriage, and it is in the daylight that Romeo causes Mercutio's death
and, in turn, slay Tybalt in anger.

In addition, the
beautiful imagery of light and darkness beautifies the verses of Act II and provides the
figurative language of courtly love which Romeo and Juliet employ whenever they talk to
each other.  Courtly love is an experience between erotic desire and spiritual
attainment.  Thus, Romeo's refers to Juliet's being "a winged messenger of heaven" while
he later asks her "Wilt thou leave me so unsatisfied?" Of course, in Act I, Scene 5, the
sonnet that Romeo and Juliet share in which they speak of pilgrims on a spiritual
journey and kissing illustrates courtly love, as well.