10 Questions
What does the text suggest about the beauty of the friend in 'Shall I Compare Thee...'?
It is ravaged by summer winds
How does Shakespeare immortalize his friend in the sonnet 'Shall I Compare Thee...'?
By asserting that his friend's beauty is more lasting than a summer day
What is implied about Antonio in the text?
He fills Bassanio with strains of sadness
What is essential for a lasting friendship based on the text?
Mutual passion and self-assertion
Who is the chief actor in the play 'The Merchant of Venice'?
Merchant Antonio
What inspires certainty in love and verse according to the text?
Eternal things
Which character is praised by everyone in the text?
Merchant Antonio
What does the text say about the beauty of the poet's friend?
It will be immortalized in his poem.
What does the text imply about Shakespeare's confidence in immortality?
It is justified prophetically by Rowse.
What theme does the text primarily focus on?
'Beauty and Immortality'
Explore Shakespeare's sonnet 'Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day' and understand how he immortalizes his friend through beautiful imagery and comparisons. Analyze the poet's perspective on the enduring nature of his friend's beauty in contrast to the fleeting beauty of a summer day.
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