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Sonnet 73

Sonnet 73. Diana Hien Kenny Nguyen Stephanie Nguyen Daniel Ridge. Sonnet 73 by Shakespeare. “When yellow leaves, or none, or few, do hang Upon those boughs which shake against the cold,…”. Meaning Transition into death Winter symbolizes death because it ends life.

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Sonnet 73

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  1. Sonnet 73 Diana Hien Kenny Nguyen Stephanie Nguyen Daniel Ridge

  2. Sonnet 73 by Shakespeare

  3. “When yellow leaves, or none, or few, do hang Upon those boughs which shake against the cold,…” • Meaning • Transition into death • Winter symbolizes death because it ends life. • For example: plants, trees, etc.

  4. “As after sunset fadeth in the west,Which by and by black night doth take away,” • Allusion to the west symbolizes death • West was considered the unknown • When the sun sets, it symbolizes the end. • Night also symbolizes death.

  5. “This thou perceivest, which makes thy love more strong,To love that well which thou must leave ere long.” • Message of line: • Cherish love because life will end one day. • As the amount of time for living decreases, the amount of love will increase.

  6. Death Sonnet ? • Sonnets are usually written about romance and love • Ironically, this sonnet talks about death for the most part. • In the last two couplets, Shakespeare speaks of love.

  7. The Dark Lady • In Shakespeare’s previous sonnets, he speaks about a dark woman he loves. • Sonnet 73 addresses to her • Speaks about how life will end one day, and he will love her more as each day passes.

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