A Short Analysis of the Language in Shakespeare's Sonnet 29
Jason Zheng
Mr. Hershow
English 2
February 11, 2015
A Short Analysis of the Language on Sonnet 29
William Shakespeare expresses the emotional power of love in Sonnet 29 by using big words such as “beweep” or phrases such as “curse my fate” and “wishing me like to more rich in hope.” These phrases/words create a sad feeling throughout the poem. They create a sad feeling by using negative words such as beweep(crying), “curse(my fate”), and disgrace(“when in disgrace with fortune and mens eyes. Of course, since this is a sonnet, the poem’s mood changes in the ninth line. This is clearly seen when he uses phrases such as “sweet love” and “heaven’s great after the ninth line which represents somewhat of a joyful mood change. Using such big words like these express the emotional power in Sonnet 29 rather than just plainly saying happy or sad. The theme of this poem is being grateful for what you already have and not to be too greedy. One poetic device Shakespeare uses to convey the theme of this poem is using the
Structure and Format of the Sonnet. He starts out feeling sad for what he doesn’t have but then in ninth line, he switches his feeling by being happy for what he already has. Another poetic device he uses is simile where he would describe how great he feels then continuing on how he is happy with what he has and wouldn’t trade what he has already with anything else. Finally, the main poetic device he uses is the attitude and experiences of the speaker. His attitude in the beginning shows somewhat jealousy and yearning toward what others have but then he realizes that he is well off already and doesn’t care about them.
Mr. Hershow
English 2
February 11, 2015
A Short Analysis of the Language on Sonnet 29
William Shakespeare expresses the emotional power of love in Sonnet 29 by using big words such as “beweep” or phrases such as “curse my fate” and “wishing me like to more rich in hope.” These phrases/words create a sad feeling throughout the poem. They create a sad feeling by using negative words such as beweep(crying), “curse(my fate”), and disgrace(“when in disgrace with fortune and mens eyes. Of course, since this is a sonnet, the poem’s mood changes in the ninth line. This is clearly seen when he uses phrases such as “sweet love” and “heaven’s great after the ninth line which represents somewhat of a joyful mood change. Using such big words like these express the emotional power in Sonnet 29 rather than just plainly saying happy or sad. The theme of this poem is being grateful for what you already have and not to be too greedy. One poetic device Shakespeare uses to convey the theme of this poem is using the
Structure and Format of the Sonnet. He starts out feeling sad for what he doesn’t have but then in ninth line, he switches his feeling by being happy for what he already has. Another poetic device he uses is simile where he would describe how great he feels then continuing on how he is happy with what he has and wouldn’t trade what he has already with anything else. Finally, the main poetic device he uses is the attitude and experiences of the speaker. His attitude in the beginning shows somewhat jealousy and yearning toward what others have but then he realizes that he is well off already and doesn’t care about them.