Figurative Language in Shakespeare
Figurative Language Expressed in Sonnet 130 Shakespeare is best known for his eloquent writing style. Using wide arrangements of figurative language to make his poetry significant, he expresses the theme of love. ... In this poem, Shakespeare uses figurative language to express his thoughts more vividly to allow the reader to get a better understanding of the piece of work. ... Through out this sonnet, Shakespeare uses figurative language to express the theme that true love lies beneath the surface and to mock Petrarchian poetry. Like all sonnets, Sonnet 130 contains 14 lines, but what makes this particular sonnet unique is the way Shakespeare divides the poem into two distinct parts. ... The use of figurative language helps to describe the mistress better in a way that allows your mind to vividly imagine the figure. ... Using the abundant amount of figurative language, the reader can now picture that this mistress is not beautiful on the outside. Not only does Shakespeare emphasize similes, metaphors, and symbolism his writings; he also includes the element of tone and mood. ... Shakespeare in a way is trying to fool the reader into thinking that this relationship is wrong and pitiful, in reality, it is the best relationship one could receive. The evidence for this judgment comes from the use and nonuse of figurative language.