sonnet 29

Question 1

I think of thee! - my thoughts do twine and bud about thee

Answer 1

The narrator addresses her lover directly - more personal. Natural imagery shows her thoughts are constantly growing and developing

Question 2

Rather, instantly renew thy presence; as a strong tree should, rustle thy boughs and set thy trunk all bare

Answer 2

Imperatives and alliteration emphasise how much she wants him to act. ‘set thy trunk all bare’ - possibly an erotic reference.

Question 3

Drop heavily down, - Burst, shattered, everywhere!

Answer 3

‘heavily’- the weight of her thoughts emphasise how much she thinks of him. Use of three words to show her excitement

Question 4

I do not think of thee - I am too near thee

Answer 4

Reversal of the first line. She doesn’t have to think of him when she’s with him - he’s better than anything she could ever imagine.