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What is the theme of the poem Sonnet 54?

What is the theme of the poem Sonnet 54?

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  1. The sonnet delves into the metaphor of life as a stage show, portraying the speaker’s feelings and mental states as different dramatic genres like tragedy and comedy. The beloved’s apathy serves as the inspiration for the sonnet’s central theme. The poet expresses a range of emotions, yet the beloved doesn’t change or react.

    Sonnet 54 Summary

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