1. Holy Sonnet
He begins by saying, "Death be not proud for thou art not soe;" This openly challenges Death's authority and power. ... In line 9, "Thou art slave to Fate, Chance, kings, and desperate men". ... Death is shown a sense of insecurity in lines 3-4 when the narrator says, "For those whom thou think'st thou dost overthrow, Die not, poor death, nor yet canst thou kill me." ... Donne then criticizes Death even more, when he says, "And poppy, or charms can make us sleep as well, and better than thy stroke; why swell'st thou then?" ... Donne says, "And de...
- Word Count: 962
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: High School