The theme of Sonnet XVII, by Pablo Neruda, is that to love completely and honestly is the most beautiful thing of all. Neruda tells this woman how he does and does not love her, making it clear that there is a distinction between her and everyone else. An analysis of Pablo Neruda’s “Sonnet XVII,” from the book 100 Love Sonnets: Cien sonetos de amor, reveals the emotions of the experience of eternal, unconditional love. Neruda portrays this in his words by using imagery and metaphors to describe love in relation to beauty and darkness. The poem also depicts the intimacy between two people. I believe the intent of the poem is to show that true love for another abolishes all logic, leaving one completely exposed, captivated, and ultimately isolated. That's All I Can Help
