Question

In Sonnet 18 Petrarch has a problem which is what?

A.he cannot write well enough to effectively describe his beloved's beauty

B.that his beloved will not love him back

C.that life is too short and love always ends

Answer 1

The answer is A.he cannot write well enough to effectively describe his beloved's beauty.

In Sonnet 18, Petrarch attempts to describe Laura's beauty but is disappointed to realize it cannot be properly presented on paper. He recounts the moment they met, probably the happiest moment in his life. Unfortunately, words are not enough for this man in love, and he admits that it is a shame Laura's beauty remains 'unsung'.