What is the theme of the poem Sonnet 2 "When Forty Winters Shall Besiege Thy Brow" ?
What is the theme of the poem Sonnet 2 "When Forty Winters Shall Besiege Thy Brow" ?
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The poem explores the notion that beauty is transient and vulnerable to the effects of time. The speaker encourages a young man to think about the repercussions of not getting married and not passing on his attractiveness to future generations. As the speaker emphasizes the short-term nature of youth and the inevitable passage of time, the concept of time is also important. In the end, the sonnet emphasizes how important reproduction is for surviving mortality and ensuring the survival of one’s line. The longing for a lasting legacy and the beauty and fragility of human existence are both reflected in it.
Sonnet 2 Summary