Who is the main focus of a number of Shakespeare's sonnets ?
Correct answer: A. The Dark Lady
- A. The Dark Lady
- B. Hamlet
- C. Christopher Marlow
- D. Hamnet Shakespeare
Explanation
The Dark Lady is the central figure in a substantial group of sonnets, especially Sonnets 127–152, which explore desire, infidelity, and sexual attraction. The Fair Youth is the focus of the earlier and larger sequence, but he is not among the options.
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