William Shakespeare's Sonnets

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26 August 2010

Exploring our Human Nature through Shakespeare 's Genius

William Shakespeare 's most astonishing gift arises from his profound understanding of human complexities . He was able to create authentic and oftentimes perplexing situations and characters using a wide range of human sentiments and qualities that are universal and timeless . His works are highly provocative , for they lead us to examine our own lives and how we deal with our personal triumphs , as well as our

personal demons . Shakespeare evokes in us the realization that we often fall prey to our weaknesses , but through self discovery , we may be able to regain our inner strength , which would empower us to rise above the challenges that impact our life experiences

In life , we are faced with countless struggles and disappointments that stem from our unfulfilled dreams , unrequited affections , and unsated ideals . As part of our human nature , we sometimes experience moments of weakness when dealing with crucial circumstances in life . The Sonnets of Shakespeare took us to the depths of human emotion as he revealed the personal struggle of a lover burdened with grief , obsessions , and betrayal . It describes the two loves of the poet : a charming , but vicious man , which he referred to as fair youth ' and a promiscuous and deceitful dark lady (MacEvoy . As the sonnets progressed , the poet was seen to have been a victim of his desire for the dark lady In Sonnet 139...