Saudi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (SJHSS)
Volume-2 | Issue-12 | 1163-1167
Review Article
A Stylistic Approach of William Shakespeare’s “SONNET 138”
Most Farhana Jannat
Published : Dec. 30, 2017
Abstract
This paper aims to analyze the sonnet 138 written by William
Shakespeare from a stylistic point of view. The division of Shakespeare‟s sonnets
is shown. A short introduction to both style and stylistics in literature are written.
For further facilitation, a short introduction to Shakespeare, the sonnet 138 and its
themes are given. The stylistic analysis of the sonnet is shown from four sides.
Graphological, grammatical, phonological and lexical analyses are shown. This
paper will help to understand the structure and style of Shakespeare‟s sonnet
number 138. Moreover, the themes and ideals of Shakespeare will also be
understood.