"Sonnet 116"

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This paper looks at "Sonnet 116" by William Shakespeare discussing how form, as well as language and other aspects of style, contribute to the intensity of expression.

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"Shakespeare explicitly sets out his argument and the principal theme of constant true love in the opening line of the sonnet, "Let me not to the marriage of true minds / Admit impediments". The vehement nature of this strong lead is contrasted with the negativity of "not" and the ambiguous element introduced by the word "admit" as if the poet himself is aware of the impediments of true love but refuses to admit to them. The poet makes direct reference to the Christian marriage ceremony with the word "impediments" which is ironic when we consider that this sonnet is addressing the poet's male lover. "

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