The predominant meter used throughout the sonnet is iambic pentameter. Typically, the Shakespearean or English sonnet consists of 14 lines, divided into three quatrains (four-line stanzas) and a concluding couplet (two lines).
“Sonnet 116” follows a specific prosodic structure, adhering to the traditional form of a Shakespearean sonnet. Although the identities of the addressed individuals remain uncertain, the poems themselves stand as timeless reflections on the universal themes of love and relationships. They encompass a wide spectrum of emotions and employ various literary devices to examine the nature of love and the experience of being loved, employing diverse techniques and capturing the intricacies of the human experience. The sonnets represent a distinct and heartfelt expression of poetic sentiment, delving into the complexities of the human mind and heart. However, there is no historical evidence to confirm the existence of these specific individuals in Shakespeare’s life. Shakespeare’s collection of sonnets consists of the first 126 addressed to a young man, and the remaining ones to a woman referred to as the ‘Dark Lady’.
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