Shakespeare skillfully employs contrasts and paradoxes in his sonnets to explore the multifaceted nature of beauty and love, shifting from a critique of conventional standards to a celebration of unique and subjective beauty. Here option D is correct.
In the first sonnet, Shakespeare's speaker explains why his love is not conventionally beautiful, highlighting imperfections and contrasts. However, in the second sonnet, the speaker shifts to describing his love's beauty, emphasizing its uniqueness and surpassing traditional standards.
Shakespeare often employs contrasts and paradoxes in his sonnets, showcasing the complexity of beauty and love. In the first sonnet, the speaker may address the conventional standards of beauty and reject them in favor of a deeper, more meaningful connection.
In contrast, the second sonnet could focus on the distinctive qualities that make his love beautiful, suggesting a more personal and subjective view of beauty. Here option D is correct.
Complete question:
Which statement best describes how Shakespeare conveys the idea of beauty in each sonnet?
A - In both sonnets, the speaker uses comparisons to explain how his love's beauty is lacking.
B - In both sonnets, the speaker uses specific details to explain why his love is a perfect beauty.
C - In the first sonnet, the speaker explains why his love's beauty is eternal, while in the second the speaker explains why it is fleeting.
D - In the first sonnet, the speaker explains why his love is not a beauty, while in the second the speaker describes his love's beauty.