Petrarch Sonnet 1 Analysis

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Looking at your list of first sentences, assess whether the paper moves logically from one topic to the next. This is a hard question to answer. To be honest, I am not sure how logical should look like in this case. I think it does move logically; I feel like there is a connection between all the sentences, but I am just not …show more content…

Therefore, it makes more sense when you read each sentence while following the road map. 6. Identify three instances in which you use direct quotes in the paper. Write the quote word for word and then beneath it write your analysis of it word for word. On the first stanza Petrarch writes, “the sounds of sighs with which I fed my heart” (Petrarch, 1, 2). This image illustrates a heart that is personified as someone who needs nourishment. This indicates that his heart is vulnerable because of the shame he is going through. In the last line, Petrarch says, “that worldly joy is a quick passing dream” (Petrarch, 1, 14). This image demonstrates what isn’t present, the heavenly joy. Petrarch understands that his pride only brought him temporary joy. He is ashamed of that and now he seeks repentance so he can have the permanent joy that only the spiritual helm can supply

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