In Michael Drayton's famous sonnet 'Since there's no help, come let us kiss and part,' what is the primary theme?
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Correct answer: The finality of a breakup, with Love and Passion personified as dying
Drayton's Sonnet 61 is celebrated for its dramatic, conversational opening and its personification of 'Love,' 'Passion,' and 'Faith' as they expire at the end of a relationship.
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