Sonnet II: Not At First Sight, Nor With A Dribbed Shot by Philip Sidney
In this sonnet, Astrophel conveys his confession of love and presents his subjugation to it even if it gives him hell.
The narrator reveals that he didn't fall in love at first sight, nor was it just an attraction. It is certainly not a lame shot at him by Cupid, the angel of love.
He admits that love gave wound to his heart and he would suffer till his death. It shows that his love must be deep and true. But he learned its true worth later in life when it conquered his heart.
Initially, he casually liked his beloved upon seeing her. Gradually, he came to love her, but he didn't act upon his urge, thinking it might be momentary. Reluctantly, he had to bow before it, i.e. he finally understood that his love is perennial and it is wise to accept it.
Now, he has lost his freedom and has become just like a Russian slave. He doesn't regret serving his beloved and suffering tyranny on the account of his affection. After falling in love, the only intelligence left of him is employed to console him that everything is fine. But he has a feeling that he is digging his own grave.
The narrator reveals that he didn't fall in love at first sight, nor was it just an attraction. It is certainly not a lame shot at him by Cupid, the angel of love.
He admits that love gave wound to his heart and he would suffer till his death. It shows that his love must be deep and true. But he learned its true worth later in life when it conquered his heart.
Initially, he casually liked his beloved upon seeing her. Gradually, he came to love her, but he didn't act upon his urge, thinking it might be momentary. Reluctantly, he had to bow before it, i.e. he finally understood that his love is perennial and it is wise to accept it.
Now, he has lost his freedom and has become just like a Russian slave. He doesn't regret serving his beloved and suffering tyranny on the account of his affection. After falling in love, the only intelligence left of him is employed to console him that everything is fine. But he has a feeling that he is digging his own grave.
