This line is from the balcony scene in Romeo and Juliet. Romeo is the speaker. Juliet appears at the window and is looking out into the night. Romeo stands outside Juliet's window and professes his love for the young Juliet.
"See how she leans her cheek upon her hand!" implies a stage direction. Shakespeare didn't write directions like 'Juliet sits on the bed' however he gives clues to the actor within the text. Juliet has propped her head up on her hand as she gazes out at the stars. Romeo would like to be near enough to touch the lovely Juliet in much the same way that a glove on her hand would touch her cheek. He wishes he could touch her face.
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