A prose analysis of sonnet xix, Speaks also of Milton's blindness

Title: A prose analysis of sonnet xix, Speaks also of Milton's blindness
Category: Literature / Poetry
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A prose analysis of sonnet xix, Speaks also of Milton's blindness

        John Milton, a poet who was completely blind in 1651 wrote 'Sonnet XIX' in 1652; this sonnet is his response to his loss of sight. The theme of the sonnet is the loss and regain of primacy of experience. Milton offers his philosophical view on animism and God. Furthermore, 'Sonnet XIX' explores Milton's faith and relationship with God. 'Sonnet XIX' suggests that man was created to work and not rest. The supportive details, structure, form, and richness …showed first 75 words of 1120 total…

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…showed last 75 words of 1120 total…said, 'for man was put in the Garden of Eden, he was put there ut operaretur eum, to work; which proves that man was not born for rest.' In other words, the work and effort is more important than the gift from God. Like Candide, Milton suffered and endured his own hardships and struggles before he realized his place in life. In conclusion, Milton learned to cultivate his garden as to parent to his child.

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