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What is the central idea of the poem sonnet 129?

What is the central idea of the poem sonnet 129?

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    The destructiveness of lust and its strong grasp over human desires is the central idea of William Shakespeare’s Sonnet 129. The cycle of pleasure and misery that results from giving in to sexual desire is explored in this poem. As people are aware of the consequences of desire but are nonetheless seduced by its charms, it emphasizes the contradictory character of human behavior. The poem is a cautionary warning about the deadly power of unrestricted desires and the challenge of overcoming lust’s appeal. Sonnet 129 Summary

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