When Love Speaks

Sonnets:  The Power of Love           The majority of Elizabethan sonnets reflect two major themes: time and love. William Shakespeare, too, followed this convention, producing 154 sonnets, many of which deal with the usual theme of love. Because the concept of love is in itself so immense, Shakespeare found several ways to capture the essence of his passion. Therefore, in his poetry he explored various methods and used them to describe the emotions associated with his love for a mysterious "dark

Virgins,” and Marvell’s “To His Coy Mistress.” Although their images differ, what do all these poets seem to be saying about time? Be specific when referring to the poems. The imagery is very different, but all of the poems and poets seem to be saying time is important in life. In Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18 he says, “And every fair from fair sometime declines,” when explaining the inevitable decline in appearance of his friend (Line 7). In Shakespeare’s Sonnet 29 he says, “I all alone beweep my outcast

content one. This is evidenced by the image of birdsong rising from “sullen earth”, which makes the rising nature of the speaker's tone clear. In addition, the usage of the word “arising” also suggests that the speaker's tone is uplifted. Finally, when the speaker says that he would “scorn to change my state with kings”, he

a notable poet. He was seen as helpful and encouragement to younger poets during that time period including Claude McKay. Both poets had such a love for their country and made it clear in their poems. They spoke about the beauty of Jamaica, how through thick and thin Jamaica would always be their heart and homeland. The themes of nature, faith, and love are very present

My dear brothers and sisters take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. Active listening is a learned skill. It involves “listening for meaning” in what someone says. When you are actively listening, you say very little and actively pay attention to what someone says, while conveying empathy, acceptance and genuineness. Someone who is actively listening is fully focused on what the person is saying and communicating. This is generally not easy for

Hermia’s Character in Ten Lines Have you ever wondered why Shakespeare uses so many descriptive words that could really be said in one? Or why some characters speak in rhyme and sometimes not? Shakespeare writes in this way to show how the characters feel through the rhythmic and descriptive words that they use. How the characters speak also shows how sincere and loving they are. Shakespeare had a way of writing that informed us about the characters and what we needed to know about them and also

longing to be with Romeo and misses him dearly and she just wants him and his love, she says, “If love be blind, It best agrees with night” (III.ii.9-10). This literary element creates depth to what Juliet said. Juliet says if love is blind then it’s at its best at night. By using a human characteristic (eyesight), and giving it something that doesn’t have the ability to see, creates more effect than just saying, love is best at night. Therefore, Shakespeare evoked more emotion through the

know more about the plot. “Shall I hear more, or shall I speak at this?” –Romeo (Act II, Scene 2, 37) Romeo’s question is an aside because he speaks out loud, but Juliet does not hear him, even though he is right underneath her. Because Juliet cannot see him, she continues to speak greatly of him. If she knew he was there, she would not have used romantic words to describe him; she might be too embarrassed. Honesty is often poured out when specific people are not with or near us. Knowing this, Romeo

itself out to give light-that is it gives of itself for others so too we must give of ourselves in love to others. I want to tell you the story of the

Within Much Ado About Nothing, there are two plots: the romance between Claudio and Hero and the evolution between Benedick and Beatrice. They speak in mostly in prose because of Benedick and Beatrice mostly challenged each other’s wit. Despite each of them being adamant that they hated each other and did not want to get married, they actually do love each other, and it is shown subtly through their arguments. Towards the end of the play, Benedick switches to verse to show the development of their