Look out upon the stars, my love, And shame them with thine eyes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The poet invites a lover to look at the stars and shame them with their eyes.
- In plain terms
- He asks his love to gaze at the stars and make them feel embarrassed.
- What can you take from it?
- Love is portrayed as powerful enough to outshine even the heavens.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does it mean to shame the stars?
- How does hyperbole affect romantic expression?
Another view
The notion of shaming stars is hyperbolic and not literal.
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