SONNET 73
MASTER ANSWER (6 MARKS)
(Covers Title, Theme, Substance & Analysis)
William Shakespeare's Sonnet 73 is a beautiful poem about old age, death, and love. The poem is addressed to a young friend. The title "Sonnet 73" is just a number in Shakespeare’s collection, but the poem is famous for its rich imagery. The central theme is that time passes quickly, but true love becomes stronger when we know that death is near.
The substance of the poem lies in three simple metaphors. First, the speaker compares his age to late autumn. He is like a tree with yellow leaves shaking in the cold wind. Second, he compares himself to the twilight of the day. Just as the sunset fades into the dark night, his life is fading into death. Third, he compares his life to a dying fire that is slowly burning out on its own ashes.
In a critical analysis, we see that the tone is sad but peaceful. The poet does not fear death; he accepts it as a natural part of life. The most important part is the final couplet. The speaker tells his friend that seeing him get old and weak makes the friend's love "more strong." This proves that true love does not depend on youth or beauty. It teaches us to love our dear ones deeply because we cannot keep them forever.
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