sonnet39answer2

A) In the sonnet, he describes sleep as something pleasant or something that can “refresh” him from his stress from reality, “The baiting place* of wit, the balm*' of woe.” (line 2). When he is awake he feels as if there is a "civil war" going on inside of him. He begs for sleep to take him away to a better place where he can escape his hurt and sadness and instead relax, forget about his problems, and maybe catch a glimpse of Stella, his love.


 * baiting place: place for refreshment
 * ' balm: ointment or other thing that heals and soothes

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