Topic > Heterosexuality in Sonnet 130 - 2073

In the first sentence, Shakespeare uses a series of adjectives in a jerky, staccato rhythm, as a source of energy, showing his anger, giving meaning to the agitated state of mind of who speaks; a condemnation of the act of lust. The short descriptive sentences suggest the different scenarios in which lust can lead to tragic outcomes. In the third line, "perjured" suggests lies men tell women, "bloody" suggests murder or suicide, and "guilt-filled" refers to painful relationships based on lust and not love. The use of negative connotations of words in line four; “wild, extreme, rude, cruel,” contrasts as the line ends lightly with “do not trust,” which drives the movement of the sonnet