Sonnet 116 Flashcards
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Q
Explain the meaning of the lines “Love is not love Which alters… or bends…”
A
True love does not change when circumstances change.
1
Q
To what do the words ‘…marriage of true minds’ refer?
A
The union of like-minded people
2
Q
Give the literal meaning of “wand’ring bark’
A
a ship that is moving aimlessly, lost
3
Q
Quote three consecutive words that show it is impossible to measure the value of love.
A
Whose worth’s unknown
4
Q
“Within his bending sickle’s compass come” - to whom does ‘his’ refer
A
Time
5
Q
“Love’s not Time’s fool” - What is meant?
A
Love is not influenced by time.
Love will last until the end of time / until death.
