Allusions in Romeo and Juliet?

Question

Near the beginning of Act III, scene v, Romeo sees the first light of dawn and says, "I'll say yon gray is not the morning's eye,
'Tis but the pale reflex(reflection) of Cynthia's brow....." Explain
the allusion here please.

Answer 1

Cynthia, or Artemis was the daughter of Zeus & Leto, and twin brother of Apollo. She is associated with hunting. Deer are under her protection.

Answer 2

what he said:
Let me be ta'en. Let me be put to death.
I am content, so thou wilt have it so.
I'll say yon grey is not the morning's eye.
'Tis but the pale reflex of Cynthia's brow.
Nor that is not the lark, whose notes do beat
The vaulty heaven so high above our heads.
I have more care to stay than will to go.
Come, death, and welcome! Juliet wills it so.—
How is 't, my soul? Let's talk. It is not day.

What he meant:
Let me be captured. Let me be put to death. I am content, if that's the way you want it. I'll say the light over there isn't morning. I'll say it's the reflection of the moon. I'll say that sound isn't the lark ringing in the sky. I want to stay more than I want to go. Come, death, and welcome! Juliet wants it this way. How are you, my love? Let's talk. It's not daylight.

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