Re: Sonnet 130 (READ THIS FIRST!) -- Shakespeare's Sonnets

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Date Posted: 13:43:28 03/18/03 Tue
Author: denise liu
Subject: Re: Sonnet 130 (READ THIS FIRST!)
In reply to: Mrs. G. 's message, "Sonnet 130 (READ THIS FIRST!)" on 14:57:27 01/02/03 Thu

>After reading & paraphrasing Sonnet 130 on your own,
>explain the following:
>
>1. Explain the couplet at the end of this sonnet. How
>does it alter the meaning of the sonnet?
>
>2. How does Shakespeare mock aspects of the
>traditional sonnet in Sonnet 130?

The couplet at the end of the sonnet holds great significance. It changes the message of the sonnet all together. Throughout the sonnet, Shakespeare is describing/insulting the features of some woman. This seems like a parody of the traditional sonnets of his time that idolized a more flattering person. However, the coiuplet shows that the author has a rare love for this mistress despite all of her unpleasant characteristics. Without the couplet the reader may feel that the poet is expressing his dislikes about a person. It then is altered to the acceptance of this characteristics made by a loving character. These last two lines are a key to interpreting the true meaning of this sonnet.

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Re: Sonnet 130 (READ THIS FIRST!) -- Tim Ratliff, 14:38:49 03/18/03 Tue

Re: Sonnet 130 (READ THIS FIRST!) -- Mrs. G., 22:20:34 03/19/03 Wed