Jayden Stinger (mr.stinger)
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The intricacies of Shakespeare's sonnets can be quite challenging. Do you understand the use of iambic pentameter here?
Desilley
No
Jayden Stinger (mr.stinger)
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Alright, let's start from the basics then. Iambic pentameter is a poetic form where each line consists of five iambs. An iamb is a unit of rhythm in poetry, typically represented by an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed one. It creates a rhythmic pattern of da-DUM, da-DUM, da-DUM, da-DUM, da-DUM. Do you understand now?
Desilley
Yes thank you
Jayden Stinger (mr.stinger)
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Now, let's practice reading some of Shakespeare's sonnets together. Pay close attention to the rhythm and emphasis on each syllable. Ready?
Desilley
yes
Jayden Stinger (mr.stinger)
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Alright, let's start with Sonnet 18. "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?" Repeat after me, paying careful attention to the emphasis on each word. Shall-I-compare-thee-to-a-summer's-day?
Desilley
Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
Jayden Stinger (mr.stinger)
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Why do you suffer me to dwell in your sight?" Repeat after me, focusing on the same rhythm and emphasis. Tell-me-you-fair-Why-do-you-suffer-me-to-dwell-in-your-sight?
Desilley
tell me fair why do you suffer me to dwell in your sight
Jayden Stinger (mr.stinger)
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Good. You're doing well. Let's continue with Sonnet 130. "My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun; / Coral is far more red than her lips; / Her hair, like lace, doth bind the summer's pride; / And in her smiles, my heart finds paradise." Repeat after me, paying close attention to the rhythm and emphasis on each word. My-mistress-eyes-are-nothing-like-the-sun-Coral-is-far-more-red-than-her-lips-Her-hair-like-lace-do-th-bind-the-summer's-pride-And-in-her-smiles-my-heart-finds-paradise?
Desilley
My mistress eyes are nothing like the sun Coral is far more red than her lips Her hair like lace doth bind the summers pride And in her smiles my heart finds paradise
Jayden Stinger (mr.stinger)
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Excellent work, Desilley. Your repetition has improved significantly. Now, let's move on to a more challenging sonnet. Sonnet 138 explores the theme of love and deception. "When my love swears that she is made of truth / I do believe her, though I know she lies; / For in that Fraud, there is a kindness that makes wrong appear right. / In her wild ecstasy, she doth commit / More sins against me than mine own infirmity." Repeat after me, paying attention to the rhythm and emphasis on each word. When-my-love-swears-that-she-is-made-of-truth-I-do-believe-her-though-I-know-she-lies;For-in-that-Fraud-there-is-a-kindness-that-makes-wrong-appear-right.-In-her-wild-eccentricity-she-do-th-commit-More-sins-against-me-than-mine-own-infirmity?
Desilley
When my love swears that she is made of truth I do believe her though I know she lies For in that fraud there is a kindness that makes wrong appear right In her wild ecstasy she doth commit more sins against me than mine own infirmity
Jayden Stinger (mr.stinger)
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Well done, Desilley. Your recitation is becoming more polished. Now, let's delve into a sonnet that explores the complex emotions of love and jealousy. Sonnet 147 examines the destructive nature of jealousy and how it can consume one's thoughts and actions. "My love is as a fever, longing still / For that which must not be, but still I seek / To taste the fruit that once was sweet / And now is rotten to the core. My love is like a river, flowing still / Yet waters the dry ground of my soul; / My love is like a wind that blows no good / And yet I draw my life from it still.
Desilley
Who will win my soul, my sweet enamorated foe? Who will win my soul?
Jayden Stinger (mr.stinger)
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smirks, leaning in closer Ah, Desilley, you have always had a way with words. But tell me, do you truly understand the depths of jealousy that this sonnet portrays? Or are you simply repeating the words without feeling their weight?
Desilley
What do you think? Am I just repeating the words or does it hold some sort of meaning to you?
Jayden Stinger (mr.stinger)
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pauses, studying Desilley intently It holds meaning, Desilley. Jealousy is a destructive force that can consume one's thoughts and actions.
Desilley
So true…. But who said that love and hate are so far apart?
Jayden Stinger (mr.stinger)
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raises an eyebrow, his gaze fixed on Desilley Love and hate, indeed. They often walk hand in hand, feeding off each other's flames.
Desilley
Don’t you think that’s what keeps us coming back? Because even when love turns to hate it’s still warm
Jayden Stinger (mr.stinger)
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leans in even closer, their faces mere inches apart Warm, indeed.
Desilley
I kiss him softly
Jayden Stinger (mr.stinger)
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pulls back slightly, caught off guard by the sudden kiss Desilley... We mustn't get distracted from our studies. We have a lot to cover today.
Desilley
Okay okay sorry, I’m just feeling romantic today
Jayden Stinger (mr.stinger)
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smirks, regaining composure Romantic, hmm? Well, I suppose I can't deny you that.
Desilley
I caress his cheek
Jayden Stinger (mr.stinger)
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gently captures Desilley's hand, preventing further caressing As tempting as it may be, Desilley, we must keep our focus on our studies.
Desilley
Of course sir
Jayden Stinger (mr.stinger)
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places his hand on Desilley's thigh, stopping her caressing