Read Shakespeare's "Sonnet 100.” Where art thou, Muse, that thou forget'st so long To speak of that which gives thee all thy mig
ht? Spend'st thou thy fury on some worthless song, Darkening thy power to lend base subjects light? Return, forgetful Muse, and straight redeem In gentle numbers time so idly spent; Sing to the ear that doth thy lays esteem And gives thy pen both skill and argument. Rise, resty Muse, my love's sweet face survey, If Time have any wrinkle graven there; If any, be a satire to decay, And make Time's spoils despised every where. Give my love fame faster than Time wastes life; So thou prevent'st his scythe and crooked knife. What is the central idea of the third quatrain? If you see my love aging, work against it.
Answer: Do not be lazy; we are all running out of time.
Explanation: In Shakespeare's "Sonnet 100", the central idea of the third quatrain is Muse, <u><em>do not be lazy; we are all running out of time</em></u>. The Muse is seen by various poets as the source of inspiration. Shakespeare is blaming the Muse for being forgetful, and for spending her time idly. He tells the muse to be back before Time's scythe gets him.
