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In this poem, Shakespeare explores the theme of emotional and relational excess. The speaker admits to intentionally seeking out "bitter" or unpleasant experiences to avoid becoming "sick" of his intense love for the Fair Youth. He uses medical metaphors to describe a relationship that has become so sweet it requires a "purge" to maintain health and balance. Key Themes and Analysis The Paradox of Excess

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It warns against "policy in love"—the idea of testing a relationship or seeking variety just to "prevent" boredom, which ultimately poisons the "healthful state" of the romance. Written in iambic pentameter SONE-118


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