Symbolism In William Shakespeare's Henry VI Part II?

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“William Shakespeare’s “Henry VI Part II” was his first play, he ever performed” (Mabillard " 2000). A man who wasn’t well known at his time began to become more distinguished as time went on. Many people long after the death of Shakespeare claimed that he was one of the best British poets and playwrights of all time. The lacking documents and his mysterious past makes him all the more interesting. Even though we don't know much of Shakespeare, his works were filled with symbolism and metaphors about life which made them amazing. One of the most well-known poets of all time, William Shakespeare, was born to be astonishing. Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564 in Stratford. There wasn’t any actual evidence that he was born on that date, but newborns get baptized on the third day so he is suspected to be baptized 3 days …show more content…

Shakespeare would often use metaphors in his poem, but some reflect reality or his own life. Shakespeare probably wrote this after he had a ruined relationship.”Let me not to the marriage of true minds, Admit impediments. Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or bends with the remover to remove” (Shakespeare "Sonnet 116: Let me not to the marriage of true minds by William Shakespeare"). Shakespeare’s meaning of this is that love, for whatever reason will change over time. Love can shift or it can stay, or it could go a number of ways. In the end, love wouldn’t be the same as when it started out when it was either good nor bad. Shakespeare would also use a comparison between two objects. “That looks on tempests and is never shaken; It is the star to every wandering bark”(Shakespeare "Sonnet 116: Let me not to the marriage of true minds by William Shakespeare"). Love can guide you or misguide you. Shakespeare probably meant here is that love will lead you to your destiny. In addition, Shakespeare uses plenty of verses from a poem to portrait