In line 1, Shakespeare says “My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun” meaning they are dull and not full of life, unlike the sun which is constantly bright. Throughout the poem he describes his mistress in an undesirable way and this simile shows that early in the sonnet. By doing this early in the sonnet it shows the reader that comparisons are important and they will be present throughout the sonnet.
Shakespeare compares his mistress often in sonnet 130 but he only uses simile once. Using the simile early in the poem lets the reader know to focus on these comparisons because they are important to the poem. By using these comparisons, Shakespeare is able to help the reader focus on his mistress and better understand the sonnet.
Shakespeare compares his mistress often in sonnet 130 but he only uses simile once. Using the simile early in the poem lets the reader know to focus on these comparisons because they are important to the poem. By using these comparisons, Shakespeare is able to help the reader focus on his mistress and better understand the sonnet.