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4 Cards in this Set
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Comment on the significance of the words used in likes 1-2 to refer to death. |
The terms are euphemisms for death. They soften the ugliness of dying. |
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Discuss how the speakers attitude to her death is revealed in line 4 |
The speaker is regretful. She only “half” turns to die and upon letting go decides to “stay” |
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Discuss the significance of the diction used in line 11. |
The word “darkness” conveys a sense of depression, while corruption could refer to her failing body. They contrast with the euphemisms used in the opening lines. |
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Discuss the suitability of the title |
It is unsuitable, as the speaker concludes the sonnet with the desire to be forgotten. It is ironic. It becomes more important to the speaker that her beloved be happy and therefore forget so that his memory is not tainted with the ugliness of death. |
