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The sonnet's speaker praises Portia's beauty and wisdom, marveling at the captivating effect she has on others (like Bassanio, Aragon, and Morocco who are characters from "The Merchant of Venice") and asserting that no woman from Verona could match her allure. The speaker then goes on to laud her for her wisdom and virtue, commending her disguise as a lawyer to save Antonio from Shylock, the "accursed Jew". The final couplet is a declaration of love from the speaker to Portia, as they offer her their heart and affirm that they will not fight the "Bond", likely referring to the bond of love that the speaker feels towards her. Wilde's sonnet encapsulates not just Portia's physical beauty but also her intellect and moral values, showcasing her as an ideal woman. In this way, Wilde contributes his own perspective to the vast literary conversation surrounding Shakespeare's character. Copyright (c) 2024 PoetryExplorer | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...AVE MARIA GRATIA PLENA by OSCAR WILDE E TENEBRIS [FROM THE SHADOWS] by OSCAR WILDE EASTER DAY [IN ROME] by OSCAR WILDE FANTAISIES DECORATIVES: 2. LES BALLOONS by OSCAR WILDE IMPRESSION DU MATIN by OSCAR WILDE IMPRESSIONS: LA FUITE DE LA LUNE by OSCAR WILDE IMPRESSIONS: LES SILHOUETTES by OSCAR WILDE IN THE GOLD ROOM by OSCAR WILDE ON THE SALE BY AUCTION OF KEATS' LOVE LETTERS by OSCAR WILDE |
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