I think that this poem is saying that God can use all kinds of people. No matter what their ability is, God will find a use for them. The poet himself mentions in this poem that even with his physical disabilities God still gave him a purpose and worked through him. But then the poet expresses how unsatisfied he is of the role that God gave him, and complains of his wasted potential. Finally, in the last lines, the poet reminds himself of the insignificance of his abilities in comparison to God's will. So, I think that this poem is about faith and submission, but also ego and ambition.
Giuseppina ScottoDiCarlo
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John Milton was completely blind by 1651, wrote "Sonnet XIX"
in 1652. This sonnet is his response to his loss of sight. The theme of the sonnet is the loss and regain of primacy of experience. Sonnet XIX explores
Milton's faith and relationship with God., and how he seems upset at his purpose/duties in life. The poem suggests that man was created to work and not rest. The sonnet goes through two phases: the
first phase is Milton's question addressed to God, "Why me?" he asked. Then, the second phase offers a resolution to Milton's dilemma. Moreover, the sonnet
acts as a self-poem to Milton, himself since he begins an argument and resolves it as well.
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