Analyzing Different Interpretations of a Sonnet

Question 1

Use the drop-down menus to select the correct paraphrase of each line from the third quatrain of “Sonnet 100.”

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Rise, resty Muse, my love's sweet face survey,: Wake up and look at my lover’s sweet face; If Time have any wrinkle graven there;: If Time has engraved any wrinkles there; If any, be a satire to decay,: If any (wrinkles), then write a poem about aging; And make Time's spoils despised every where.: And make everyone hate the power of Time

Question 2

Which summary best captures the central idea of "Sonnet 100”?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The speaker hopes that his muse will help him write a new poem.

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