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A Prose Analysis On Milton's "Sonnet XIX"
Part one of term paper
John Milton, a poet who was completely blind in 1651 wrote "Sonnet XIX"
in 1652; this sonnet is his response to his loss of sight. The theme of the
sonnet is the loss and regain of primacy of experience. Milton offers his
philosophical view on animism and God. Furthermore, "Sonnet XIX" explores
Milton's faith and relationship with God. ...
Part two of term paper
... Moreover, the sonnet
acts as a self-poem to Milton, himself.
In the beginning of the sonnet, Milton suggests that his primacy of
experience have been deferred when he became blind. The words, "dark", "death",
and "useless" (lines 2-4) describe the emotional state of Milton. His blindness
created a shrouded clarity within his mind. Line three, "And that one talent
which is death to hide" is an allusion to the biblical context of the bible.
Line three refers to the story of Matthew XXV, 14-30 wher ...
Word count: 1109 | Approximate pages: 5
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