... 30 lines, an aubade (French 12th century form, originating in Provence, where a mistrel was outside calling to his mistress). Tone Aggressive: Busie old foole, unruly Sunne."œ Reprimanding: Why dost thou thus Forceful: Goe tell Court-huntsemen Call countrey ants Pompous: I could eclipse and cloud them with a winke Melodramatic: She is all States, and all Princes, I Sardonic: Thine age askes ease ... sight so long."œ Paradox: If her eyes have not blinded thine."œ a subtle comparison and outrageous suggestion that his s radiance could blind the omnipresent sun Pun: adds emphasis And th...

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• Approx Pages: 31
• Grade Level: High School