To compare one to a summer's day - the imagery itself requests visions of blooms, of sun and breezes. In Shakespeare's sonnet Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day?, the gentle tone of the author saturates the piece through the use of comparison and symbolism. The effective application of careful diction and euphony creates a splendid, soothing sound, reminiscent of a lover's praise. It is through such a thoughtfully constructed piece that one is invited into a window of time where this affection is voiced. The light and loving tone of this poem is effectively communicated through Shakespeare's employed devices, recreating the subtle warmth and fire filtrated between lovers.
The very sounds of the piece create an image - in lines one and two, "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?/ Thou art more lovely and more temperate," the soothing sounds contained in the lines create a peaceful euphora. This is carried on in the imagery conveyed in lines three and four; "Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,/ And summer's lease hath all too short a date." The finite nature and temporary beauty of the season is conveyed smoothly, and contrasts well with the implied eternal beauty of his lover, making a strong statement - does he dare draw the connection between a lover and a season that comes and goes? Still, the euphony bolsters the light and loving imagery of a gentle and beautiful season, only adding to the affectionbate tone of the piece.
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