Sonnet 130-Analysis and Summary The poem begins in describing a woman, his mistress to be exact. ... Literary Terms In this sonnet Shakespeare uses imagery to give the reader an excellent view of his mistress. ... Shakespeare also uses a central theme in the sonnet, which is that of Un-dying love. He writes, at the end of the sonnet, that hislove is rare.? ... Shakespeare uses various metaphors throughout the sonnet to allow the reader to get an idea of his mistress's physique. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

"Sonnet 141" Shakespeare wrote "Sonnet 141" based on the theme of love. ... Shakespeare uses the imagery of the five senses to disclose his message, as well as using a humorous tone. ... Shakespeare describes love as a force going against nature, your five senses. ... This is synonymous to the messages of "Sonnet 130, My Mistress' Eyes." I chose this sonnet because its message is not usually believed by our society. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Throughout this essay, I will be focusing on how love is presented through in Shakespeare's: Romeo and Juliet and how love is presented through a series of sonnets (18, 130 and 134). ... Throughout the play there is a constant theme of love and fate. ... A sonnet is commonly used, especially with Shakespeare, to talk about love within the story. ... This is used by Shakespeare obviously so that the reader is aware fully that this is one of the constant running themes during the play and it also makes the reader aware why Romeo and Juliet's love is difficult further on. ... We can co...

• Word Count: 651
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School