FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
JOHN MILTON
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Question
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it is a devotional sonnet
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it is stated in a fictitious perspective
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it is written in an autobiographical manner
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it is the poet’s reflections on losing his sight
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Detailed explanation-1: -"On His Blindness” centers on Milton’s faith in God as he is losing his sight. The poem is a sonnet that uses figurative language to express Milton’s fear, frustration, and acceptance. The poem signals a turn when Milton shifts from fear of punishment to realization.
Detailed explanation-2: -John Milton’s poem, “On His Blindness, ” is an example of a Petrarchan sonnet and follows the rhyme scheme ABBAABBA CDECDE.
Detailed explanation-3: -Lines 3 – 6: In these lines, the poet says that God has given him the talent of poetic composition, and if he cannot produce something worthwhile using that talent, he deserves to die. However, his talent has been rendered useless by losing his eyesight. Even so, he wishes to serve God by using his talent.
Detailed explanation-4: -In the poem, the poem is seen remorseful and sorrowful because of his blindness. However he realises that those who remain patient also serve God. So, the message for the readers is that we should be patient in when we face any problem. This way we will be able to live our life peacefully.