Question

what is the best summary of the central idea of \sonnet 130\? the speaker believes that his beloved is beautiful and amazing beyond compare. the speaker praises traditional poetry and celebrates its power to express true love. the speaker mocks the ugliness of his mistress and wants to end their relationship. the speaker says that his beloved is not like roses and other things, but she is just as amazing.

Explanation:

In "Sonnet 130", the speaker contrasts his mistress with idealized beauty standards but still affirms her worth. He says she is not like the exaggeratedly - beautiful things in traditional love poetry, yet she is amazing in her own right.

Answer:

The speaker says that his beloved is not like roses and other things, but she is just as amazing.