Question

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Answer 1

Answer:

The second quatrain further develops the central idea presented in the first quatrain:

B) by making additional comparisons between the mistress’s appearance and nature

C) by extending the descriptions of the mistress beyond what can be seen

Explanation:

The second quatrain of this sonnet keeps on comparing his beloved one with nature in an unflattering way for her as he did in the first quatrain, and this sets the tone and meaning of the poem, as he does not need to give fake love or fake descriptions of someone who he loves beyond all her imperfections.

Answer 2

In this sonnet Shakespeare does not follow the standard of that time to idealize his lover to nature’s perfection but he gives the lover human qualities and realism.

In the first quatrain he compares his lover to coral, sun, snow and wires in every line. The comparisons in the second quatrain are with two lines each for roses and perfume.

Question:

How does the second quatrain further develop the central idea presented in the first quatrain? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY. EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER

Answer:

B) by making additional comparisons between the mistress’s appearance and nature

C) by extending the descriptions of the mistress beyond what can be seen

He continues to compare his lover to nature but he extends his descriptions to point out the flaws his lovers has because she is only human