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Sonnet 135 (2)

Sonnet 135 (2)

Q Sonnet 135 Again To Do: • After reading the analysis of "Sonnet 135" and getting the definition of some of Shakespeare's words, what is your reaction to the poem? • Did you expect that this poem made so many sexual innuendos? • Must have a minimum of 5 sentences To Post: • Please type your response in the Reply text box below, then click the Post Reply button to reply to the discussion. To Collaborate: • Review/Respond to at least one classmate's post.

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Despite it being a highly lovable poem during the time and up-to-date, I do feel it did downgrade the class and standards of women. Specifically, the reference to the ocean for the dark lady where the speaker mentions how she has a larger pool of lovers and adding one wouldn't make much of a difference (Shakespeare, 2021). It paints women as characters that love polyandry, an element that our traditions don't take much pride in. Women are meant to be valued, preserved, and loved.