Obstacles will arise in the journey of love, this is shown in Sonnet 116. In the first quatrain Shakespeare says: ‘Let me not to the marriage of true minds admit impediments’ The quotes shows that true lovers should not allow objections and obstacles to come in between their love for each other. ‘admit impediments’ refers to when in a wedding the priests asks if there is anyone who objects to the marriage. This also relates to the poem Do not go gentle into that good night, where death can be a huge obstacle in the journey of love, and can cause one to become enraged and upset. The removal of obstacles in a relationship, romantic or unconditional, can only occur when a couple have a purpose together.
Love gives a couple purpose and direction in their life; this is shown in sonnet 116. In the second quatrain Shakespeare refers to love by using the metaphor ‘the star to every wandering bark.’ ‘The star’ is a reference to the North Star which in those days was used to navigate around the ocean; in this context it means the one bright light in a sea of darkness. The North Star would bring about emotions of hope and guidance, just like love would. ‘Wandering bark’ in this sense refers to a wandering person who has no purpose, …show more content…
In the first line of the first quatrain it says ‘Remember me when I am gone.’ This use of an imperative sentence in the first line sets the tone for the rest of the octave. This quotes shows that people can misuse love by writing wills and letters about their death, this can often tie the lover to his or hers dead partner allowing them to be constantly sad, and not allowing them to move on with their lives. This is a contrast to after the volta where the tone of the poem is selfless and focused more on the other person in the relationship. This relates to sonnet 116 where Shakespeare says that ‘love’s not Time’s fool’ as this shows that one who has died will always be loved and
Love gives a couple purpose and direction in their life; this is shown in sonnet 116. In the second quatrain Shakespeare refers to love by using the metaphor ‘the star to every wandering bark.’ ‘The star’ is a reference to the North Star which in those days was used to navigate around the ocean; in this context it means the one bright light in a sea of darkness. The North Star would bring about emotions of hope and guidance, just like love would. ‘Wandering bark’ in this sense refers to a wandering person who has no purpose, …show more content…
In the first line of the first quatrain it says ‘Remember me when I am gone.’ This use of an imperative sentence in the first line sets the tone for the rest of the octave. This quotes shows that people can misuse love by writing wills and letters about their death, this can often tie the lover to his or hers dead partner allowing them to be constantly sad, and not allowing them to move on with their lives. This is a contrast to after the volta where the tone of the poem is selfless and focused more on the other person in the relationship. This relates to sonnet 116 where Shakespeare says that ‘love’s not Time’s fool’ as this shows that one who has died will always be loved and