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What comparison does the speaker use to describe his mistress' eyes?
What comparison does the speaker use to describe his mistress' eyes?
What color are the roses that the speaker mentions?
What color are the roses that the speaker mentions?
How does the speaker feel about his mistress' voice?
How does the speaker feel about his mistress' voice?
What does the speaker compare his mistress' eyes to in the sonnet?
What does the speaker compare his mistress' eyes to in the sonnet?
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What literary device is primarily used in the line 'My mistress' eyes are like the sun'?
What literary device is primarily used in the line 'My mistress' eyes are like the sun'?
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Which color does the speaker say is more vibrant than his mistress' lips?
Which color does the speaker say is more vibrant than his mistress' lips?
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What is represented by the speaker saying 'I grant I saw a goddess go'?
What is represented by the speaker saying 'I grant I saw a goddess go'?
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In the sonnet, what delight does the speaker mention is greater than the breath of his mistress?
In the sonnet, what delight does the speaker mention is greater than the breath of his mistress?
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What does the speaker imply about the sound of his mistress' voice?
What does the speaker imply about the sound of his mistress' voice?
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What conclusion does the speaker reach about his love for his mistress?
What conclusion does the speaker reach about his love for his mistress?
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What is the primary metaphor used in Sonnet 18?
What is the primary metaphor used in Sonnet 18?
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What does the phrase 'thy eternal summer shall not fade' suggest?
What does the phrase 'thy eternal summer shall not fade' suggest?
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Which element suggests the transience of life in Sonnet 18?
Which element suggests the transience of life in Sonnet 18?
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What role does 'Death' play in Sonnet 18?
What role does 'Death' play in Sonnet 18?
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What does the final couplet of Sonnet 18 imply about poetry?
What does the final couplet of Sonnet 18 imply about poetry?
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Study Notes
Sonnet 130
- The speaker's mistress is not conventionally beautiful
- Her eyes are compared to the sun, but are not as radiant
- Her lips are a vibrant coral red, but are not as striking as the speaker suggests
- Her skin is described as "snow white," but might be a shade paler
- Her hair is black, like dark wires
- Her cheeks are described as having roses, suggesting a rosy complexion, but are not like the vivid beauty of damask roses
- Perfumes are more delightful than her breath, but the speaker still appreciates her voice
- The speaker's love is not based on physical beauty.
- The speaker admires her walk and manner, acknowledging her divine qualities, although not in a conventional sense
- The speaker's love surpasses expectations, making the speaker's love unique and powerful
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Description
Explore the depths of Shakespeare's Sonnet 130, where the speaker challenges traditional notions of beauty. Rather than romanticizing physical attributes, the poem highlights the speaker's love for his mistress's unique qualities. Delve into the themes of admiration and authenticity present in this iconic sonnet.
