1. The Interpretation of Sonnets
To the poet it is just that as it is a true representation of "real" love and real-life problems that come with it, it is not a fairytale as depicted by traditional poetry. ... In his poem "Sonnet 130" he demonstrates a clear manipulation of the idea of love, mocking the unrealistic comparisons made such as "My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun" and presenting us with a warped view on the nature of love poetry. ... The following six lines show a comparison between her current feelings and her experience of love in her childhood, aligning life itself with her love for her husband. ....
- Word Count: 1540
- Approx Pages: 6
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Undergraduate