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What is the central theme of the poem 'On His Blindness'?
What is the central theme of the poem 'On His Blindness'?
What does the poet feel when he thinks of his poetic talent lying useless?
What does the poet feel when he thinks of his poetic talent lying useless?
When did Milton become blind?
When did Milton become blind?
What is the central theme of the sonnet described in the text?
What is the central theme of the sonnet described in the text?
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What does the poet feel about his talent for writing poetry?
What does the poet feel about his talent for writing poetry?
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What shift does the poem signal?
What shift does the poem signal?
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What does Milton conclude about serving God at the end of the sonnet?
What does Milton conclude about serving God at the end of the sonnet?
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What does Milton realize about complaining against the will of God?
What does Milton realize about complaining against the will of God?
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How does Milton resolve his initial impatience with his blindness?
How does Milton resolve his initial impatience with his blindness?
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What does the phrase 'stand and wait' symbolize in the context of the sonnet?
What does the phrase 'stand and wait' symbolize in the context of the sonnet?
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