Shakespeare's "Sonnet 73"

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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the poem "Sonnet 73," written by William Shakespeare. Specifically, it discusses what the poem means and especially looks at how it symbolizes death. The paper discusses the style of writing in the use of the narrator and how the death of the narrator also reveals hope and love for his loved ones.

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"Thus, this poem is all about the death of the narrator, but it is also a poem of hope and love, because throughout the poem, the narrator not only confronts his own mortality, he tries to make his death a little less painful for his loved one, so save them grief and fear. While he is the one dying, he is still concerned about the feelings of his family and his loved ones, and so he tries to comfort them even as he lies on his death-bed. This sets this poem apart, because most people confess their sins or confront their fear of dying on their death bed, but this narrator is more concerned about the people that he loves than himself. That is the mark of true and abiding love, and so, while this poem seems to be about death and dying, there is a part of it that is a pure celebration of love, long life, and relationships. The narrator cares more about the other person and their reaction to his death, and that is truly unselfish and kind, making his last act on earth one of kindness, generosity, and most of all, love."

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