What is the thematic effect of the couplet (last two lines):

This thou perceivest, which makes thy love more strong,

To love that well which thou must leave ere long.

a.

The speaker changes his mind about youth.

c.

The speaker understands how the beloved views his age.

b.

The speaker is angry that he is no longer young.

d.

The speaker is proud of his beloved.

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Reagan Chan

20 September, 21:39

What is the thematic effect of the couplet (last two lines):

This thou perceivest, which makes thy love more strong,

To love that well which thou must leave ere long.

a.

The speaker changes his mind about youth.

c.

The speaker understands how the beloved views his age.

b.

The speaker is angry that he is no longer young.

d.

The speaker is proud of his beloved.

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Shaun Navarro · Answer 1

The speaker understands how the beloved views his age.

Explanation:

Old age implies that the end of life is near; however, the lovers are expected to love each other more "which makes thy love more strong." In other words, their love should grow even stronger even if they know that their parting may be near "which thou must leave ere long."