Parent Guide > Sonnet 130: My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Sonnet 130: My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun" by William Shakespeare.
In "Sonnet 130: My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun," a speaker describes his lover's appearance.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Beauty & Happiness and Social Pressure as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do we define beauty?" and "What are the effects of following the crowd?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this poem at home:
- What was "Sonnet 130: My mistress' eyes are nothing like the sun" about?
- What did you learn about Beauty & Happiness?
- What did you learn about Social Pressure?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: