![]() ![]() This claim, although harsh, creates a sense of euphemism by his offensive expressions. But no such roses I see in her cheeks” (130. Shakespeare says, “I have seen roses damasked, red and white. Throughout the poem Shakespeare slanders his mistress. Shakespeare undermines his mistress and compares her to unattractive things, yet he still appreciates her for her and sees her as a beautiful person. Love, as Shakespeare describes it, is not something that can be defined, and only Shakespeare himself can know his true feelings. It is evident in his words in the poem that he does not find her beautiful, but by the end of the poem, the reader can understand that his feelings of love for her are strong and undoubtedly exist. Throughout the poem, Shakespeare uses irony and paradox to prove that love cannot be perfectly attained, yet in the end, he compliments his mistress and professes his undying devotion to her. In William Shakespeare’s poem, “Sonnet 130”, Shakespeare showcases that his love is strong regardless of his views on his mistress’ appearance. ![]()
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