EXPLORING METAPHORS AND SIMILES IN SHAKESPEARE’S SONNETS: A LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS

This article presents a linguistic analysis of metaphors and similes in William Shakespeare's sonnets as key expressive devices that convey complex emotional states and philosophical reflections. It shows how these artistic techniques reveal the main themes of love, beauty, and transience of time. Scholars such as Bates, Vendler, Garber, Schiffer, Jed, and Evans have shown that metaphors and similes transcend mere textual ornaments, becoming tools for the deep exploration of human nature. Special attention is paid to how these artistic devices contribute to creating a multilayered system of meanings in sonnets, revealing universal themes through the prism of personal experience and ensuring their timeless relevance.