“The lighter it gets, the darker our problems.” 1. Who said this? Who?
2. What did they really mean? Explain in detail. 3. Which literary device.
Answer each one 1,2 and 3 with 5 SENTENCES.

more light and light—more dark and dark our woes" paraphrased means as the sun rises our sorrows are much greater . However, the meaning with regard to the young couple is that with every moment that draws them closer to dawn, Romeo's banishment must be fulfilled or he will die. In other words, as the day begins, their sorrows increase because he faces the threat of death and they will be separated.

i think it's either 'to expose the corruption of the communists in russia', or 'to criticize animal brutality by communists in russia.'  

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