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Questions Based On Shakespeare

The document contains comprehension and analysis questions related to Shakespeare's Sonnet 73, focusing on themes of aging, mortality, and the relationship between the speaker and their lover. It prompts readers to explore natural imagery, metaphors, and the emotional impact of the sonnet's structure on its themes. Additionally, critical thinking questions encourage deeper reflection on the poem's messages about life, death, and love.

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Questions Based On Shakespeare

The document contains comprehension and analysis questions related to Shakespeare's Sonnet 73, focusing on themes of aging, mortality, and the relationship between the speaker and their lover. It prompts readers to explore natural imagery, metaphors, and the emotional impact of the sonnet's structure on its themes. Additionally, critical thinking questions encourage deeper reflection on the poem's messages about life, death, and love.

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Questions based on Shakespeare’s Sonnet 73

Comprehension and Analysis Questions:

1. What natural images does Shakespeare use in *Sonnet 73 to symbolize aging and
mortality?

2. How does the image of "yellow leaves" in line 2 contribute to the overall theme of the
poem?

3. In line 5, Shakespeare compares himself to the "twilight of such day." What does twilight
symbolize in this context?

4. How does the metaphor of "death's second self" in line 8 suggest Shakespeare's view of
death?

5. Explain the meaning of "the glowing of such fire" in line 9. How does this image relate to
aging?

6. What does Shakespeare mean by "the ashes of his youth" in line 10, and how does it
connect to the idea of life's decline?

7. How does the idea of “consumption” in line 12 reflect the process of aging or death?

8. What effect does Shakespeare intend by mentioning that the speaker’s lover "must leave
ere long" in the final line?

9. What is the significance of the speaker’s acknowledgment that the awareness of


mortality can strengthen love?

Critical Thinking Questions:

1. Why do you think Shakespeare chose to write about aging and death in a sonnet? How
does the form of the sonnet complement the themes of the poem?

2. How does Sonnet 73 reflect Shakespeare's understanding of time and the inevitability of
death?

3. What role does the lover play in this sonnet? How does the speaker’s perspective on
aging affect the relationship between the two?

4. In what ways can the images of decay in nature be seen as a metaphor for the human
experience in Sonnet 73?

5. Do you think the speaker views death with fear, acceptance, or something else? How do
you interpret his tone throughout the poem?

6. How might the message of this poem influence someone’s perspective on life and
relationships?

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