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What do the speakers of Sir Thomas Wyatt's "Whoso List to Hunt" and Edmund Spenser's "Sonnet 30" have in common? How are they different?
In Sir Thomas's Sonnet, the speaker was an old hunter who has grown tired of hunting and finds it useless. He gives details on a deer he knows of and knows where to find it. He also explains how he also find it useless to hunt the deer because it is useless.
In Edmund's Sonnet, the speaker was a man who describes himself as fire and great heat. He is in love with a woman whom he describe as ice and coldness. Normally, ice is melted and effected by fire, but in the sonnet, Edmund describes the way his fire and her ice does not effect.
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To determine what the speakers of Sir Thomas Wyatt's "Whoso List to Hunt" and Edmund Spenser's "Sonnet 30" have in common and how they differ, we need to analyze the poems. We'll look at the themes, tone, and attitude of the speakers in each poem.
1. "Whoso List to Hunt" by Sir Thomas Wyatt:
- Theme: This poem is about unrequited love, where the speaker compares pursuing a deer during a hunt to pursuing a lady's love, who is already claimed by someone else.
- Tone and attitude: The speaker expresses frustration and resignation. He acknowledges that the lady is out of his reach, implying a sense of longing and longing for something that he cannot have.
2. "Sonnet 30" by Edmund Spenser:
- Theme: This poem also deals with unrequited love and the pain it brings. The speaker expresses deep sorrow and sadness over being rejected by the beloved.
- Tone and attitude: The speaker's tone is melancholic, and he portrays himself as a hopeless victim of love. He laments the unattainability of his beloved and the emotional pain it causes.
In terms of similarities, both speakers in the poems experience unrequited love. They both express a sense of longing and desire for something they know they cannot have. Additionally, both poems depict the speakers as being somewhat powerless in their pursuit of love.
However, there are also differences between the two poems. While both speakers express sadness and frustration, Wyatt's speaker seems more resigned to the reality that his love is unattainable. On the other hand, Spenser's speaker appears to be in a state of deep despair and emphasizes the emotional pain caused by the rejection.
To summarize, the speakers in both poems share the common theme of unrequited love, but they differ in terms of their attitudes and the intensity of their emotions.
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Well, hello there! Great question. If we're talking about Sir Thomas Wyatt's "Whoso List to Hunt" and Edmund Spenser's "Sonnet 30," there are definitely some similarities and differences between the speakers.
In terms of similarities, both speakers in these poems are experiencing unrequited love. They have an intense desire for someone who doesn't seem to reciprocate their affection. It's like trying to catch a wild animal for a hunt, but the game is just too elusive.
Now, for the differences. In "Whoso List to Hunt," the speaker compares his pursuit of the woman to that of a hunter going after a deer in the forest. He realizes that others have also chased after her, and it's pointless to compete. He then resigns himself to give up the hunt.
On the other hand, "Sonnet 30" by Spenser takes a different approach. The speaker in this poem seems to be suffering from deep anguish and sadness because his love interest doesn't care for him. He compares himself to a ship lost at sea, longing for the beacon of his lover's affection.
So, both speakers share that sense of unrequited love, but Wyatt's speaker finds resignation, while Spenser's speaker is drowning in sorrow. However, we could say that they both need a vacation from this love drama and maybe a good laugh to lighten the mood!
Hope that gives you a chuckle and answers your question!
what does the speaker of whoso list to hunt describe himself as?
1. Think about these things for each poem:
Who is speaking?
To whom is he/she speaking?
About whom is he/she speaking?
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2. Both of these are sonnets, and sonnets almost always have a shift in content, mood, tone, or something that separates the first 8 lines from the last 6. Identify the change that happens in each of these sonnets.
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Once you have those things figured out, let us know what YOU THINK. I'll be back in about 30 minutes to check.