How effective do you find the metaphor of the deer and the hunt in the poem? Is the metaphor retained till the end?

The extended metaphor of the hunt is indeed an effective
one when addressing the theme of the poem and the period in which it was
written.

Wyatt was an integral part of the Tudor court, and
as such was frequently to accompany the king on hunting trips. Both Henry VIII and
Thomas Wyatt were dynamic, energetic and handsome men in their youth and as a result
were well used to the pursuit of young women as well as young
hinds.

The choice of metaphor enhances the relationship
between the narrator and his audience. If we see that the poem was to be presented at
court, as Wyatt often did, then the sonnet contains a clear message to his monarch that
Wyatt renounces his pursuit of this current ‘hind’. History indicates that the ‘hind’
was representative of the young Anne Boleyn, who was believed to have been involved with
Wyatt before becoming the wife of Henry VIII.

Further
emphasis of the narrator’s renouncement of his pursuit is symbolised by the imagery of t
golden collar which indicates the hind as the property of Caesar. By including this
reference, Wyatt shows deference to his monarch and alludes to his greatness in the
comparison with Julius Caesar.