Question

Which of Sidney's two sonnets most closely follows the division between the octave and the sestet?

1Sonnet XXXI best illustrates the division. In the octave, the poet observes that moon. In the sestet, he discusses the magical archer Cupid and his powerful love arrows.
2Sonnet XLI best illustrates the division. In the octave, the poet recognizes that he is a talented horseman. In the sestet, discusses the reasons why he is so great.
3Sonnet XXXI best illustrates the division. In the octave, the poet observes that the moon is in love. In the sestet, he gives his reaction to the fickleness of woman's love.
4Sonnet XLI best illustrates the division. In the octave, the poet brags about his greatness. In the sestet, he exclusively discusses how fair Stella's gaze makes him be so talented.

Answer 1

Sonnet XXXI best illustrates the division. In the octave, the poet observes that the moon is in love. In the sestet, he gives his reaction to the fickleness of woman's love.

Answer 2

Sonnet XXXI best illustrates the division. In the octave, the poet observes that the moon is in love. In the sestet, he gives his reaction to the fickleness of woman's love.

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