William Shakespeares 18th and 55th Sonnets Essay -- Shakespeare 18 55

William Shakespeares 18th and 55th SonnetsBoth William Shakespeares 18th and 55th sonnets are full and complete examples of poetry at its best, and, while studying Shakespeares form is very important, it is equally so to look at the message and even further deep to its true meanings. His techniques which have immortalized him over several centuries are displayed at their best while still capturing his goal of honoring his lover. Although the cardinal poems were written separately, the shared theme is evident and they almost seem to flow together. In the 18th sonnet, Shakespeare begins by comparing his lover to a summers day, which may be seen as a high compliment. Upon reading further, you find that not even the sun and all its glory can possibly canvass to his dearest. As summer is shaken by the rough winds, its lease held short, and his golden complexion dimmd, his lover is perpetual, always bright, never fading. It is interesting to see how he equates the earth of his writing to that of the unknown lover, saying so long lives this and this gives the...