GCSE (9-1): Literature: Poetry: AQA Love and Relationships: Sonnet 29 - 'I Think of Thee: Quotes

I think of thee! -'

short, simple exclamatory sentence creates a sense of urgency

my thoughts do twine and bud'

metaphoric language illustrates how her thoughts change

About thee, as wild vines, about a tree,'

the image of 'wild vines' creates a sense of unity and intimacy

and soon there's nought to see'

Her thoughts threaten to stop her from seeing him as he really is

Except the straggling green which hides the wood.'

her thoughts about her lover are inferior to the man himself

palm-tree'

symbolises beauty and strength

instantly / Renew thy presence; as a strong tree should,'

the turning point; she calls on him to appear

as a strong tree should,'

the modal verb, 'should' suggests obligation

- burst, shattered, everywhere!'

triadic structure emphasises her excitement; caesura contributes to the dramatic effect.

Because, in this deep joy to see and hear thee'

she wants him to understand how much she enjoys being with him

Because, in this deep joy to see and hear thee / And breathe within thy shadow a new air'

enjambment helps the voice seem natural

I do not think of thee - I am too near thee.'

Circular form echoes the beginning of the poem, but the changed wording suggests resolution