Hello friends today we are discuss this question, the question is -How many summers does the poet refer to in the poem ‘Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Which summer does the poet highlight? Give the reasons he cites justifying his choice.
In the poem ‘Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?’ William Shakespeare refers to an infinite number of summers. The poet highlights the ‘eternal summer’ of his beloved friend. The beauty of the poet’s friend is ‘eternal’ and it conquers time. Although death comes down in every creature’s life yet it cannot touch upon the poet’s friend. His beauty is not subjected to decay and is everlasting. Even if his beloved friend dies physically, this poem will give him an eternal life.