Love in "Sonnet 116"

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This paper examines Shakespeare's "Sonnet 116" and highlights the poet's opinion that true love is a connection between two people that withstands the test of time and any hurdles that may come along the way. The paper shows how, with metaphors, symbolism and imagery, Shakespeare successfully presents love as one of the most precious gifts in the world.

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""Sonnet 116" is packed with positive statements. From the very beginning, the poet establishes a metaphor of love, stating that is it a "marriage of true minds" (Shakespeare 1). He also states that he does not want to "admit impediments" (2) when it comes to this love. He is touching on the old idea of lovers being "soul mates." This is significant because without this connection between two lovers, love would not grow as deep. In other words, the lovers involved must feel the same about each other in order for them to reap the full benefits of what being in love has to offer. This statement sets the mood for the entire poem in that it illustrates what it takes for love to grow - a marriage of two minds that understand each other."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Shakespeare, William. "Sonnet 116." Shakespeare for Lovers. New York: Carol Publishing Group. 1995.

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