"Pity the world"

Philin · #1 (permalink) Fri Oct 30, 2009 6:09 am *"Pity the world"*

Hi,

Could anyone shed a light on the last two lines from the Sonnet 1:

Mister Micawber · #2 (permalink) Fri Oct 30, 2009 7:41 am *"Pity the world"*

1-- I see no 'thou'. 'Thee' is the young woman being addressed.
2-- The young woman-- and Death-- are accused of eating what the world is due (the eating is by her and Death).
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Philin · #3 (permalink) Fri Oct 30, 2009 8:07 am *"Pity the world"*

Thank you.

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