Question

What is the meaning of sonnet 138?

Answer 1

Answer:

Idea: feelings without reciprocity, deception, hypocrisy. The first quatrain of the sonnet reflects the poet’s doubt in the fidelity (veracity) of his beloved.

Shakespeare, in fact, says about both dishonesty and loyalty in romantic relations. He prefers simply to ignore lying and adultery of his beloved. He allows himself to be deceived.

Topic: Belief in the truthfulness of the words of a loved one, despite the understanding that this is a lie.

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