Sidney Sonnet 31

Front

What question does the speaker pose to the moon regarding love in the sonnet?

Back

Is constant love deemed foolish?

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What does the speaker question about the virtues of lovers in the heavenly realm?

Back

If they are considered ungrateful

Front

What does the speaker imply about the nature of beauty in the sonnet?

Back

Beauty is proud and scornful

Front

How does the speaker relate to the moon in Sonnet 31?

Back

The speaker feels a shared experience of love

Front

What does the speaker seek from the moon in terms of companionship?

Back

Sympathy

Front

Define 'Sonnet 31' in the context of Sidney's work.

Back

A poem that explores themes of love, beauty, and the speaker's relationship with the moon.

Front

What is the significance of the moon in Sonnet 31?

Back

The moon symbolizes beauty and the emotional state of the speaker.

Front

How does the speaker's view of love evolve throughout the sonnet?

Back

The speaker questions the value and nature of love, reflecting on its complexities.

Front

What literary devices are prominent in Sonnet 31?

Back

Imagery, personification, and rhetorical questions.

Front

Explain the theme of unrequited love in Sonnet 31.

Back

The speaker expresses feelings of longing and questioning the worth of love that is not reciprocated.