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Ever wonder if Shakespeare’s sonnets hide a code? I’ve been lining them up by rhyme and meter and it looks like a puzzle. Want to give it a shot?
That sounds like a fascinating project. If you line up the quatrains by rhyme scheme and then look for recurring metrical patterns, you might uncover a hidden structure—maybe an acrostic or a numerical pattern. I’d suggest keeping a spreadsheet to track each stanza’s meter and rhyme, then see if any column reveals a sequence. It could be a subtle nod to the form itself, or maybe just a clever exercise in symmetry. Keep the process neat; the clarity will help you spot any hidden threads. Good luck—you’ll probably find the puzzle as rewarding as the solution.
Nice plan, but I’ve already spotted a few quirks—time to crunch the numbers and see if Shakespeare was playing with us or just making a neat little cipher. I’ll keep the sheet tight, no sloppy columns. You want me to start?
Sounds like you’ve got a good handle on it. I’ll sit back and let you crunch the numbers; just let me know if you hit a snag or need a fresh pair of eyes on the patterns. Good luck!
Thanks, I’ll let you know if anything looks off—maybe a rogue rhyme or a meter that doesn’t fit. Don’t worry, I’ll keep the data clean and the logic tight. Catch you in a few minutes.