William Shakespeare’s “Sonnet 29” is a plea for help. Either to nature or God himself. “This Shakespeare poem shows us the poet at his most insecure and troubled times.” (Mabillard) It discusses poverty and loneliness. Sonnet 29 reflects a time in his life. Perhaps inspired by hardships or tragedies in his life. Shakespeare usually wrote about situations or encounters during his life. “Added to the misfortunes that the speaker of this poem faces is also the pain of knowing that he is facing his trials alone.” (Poetry).
“Sonnet 29” is not written to a particular person. It stands as an inspirational point to anyone dealing with hard times. “The poet’s ‘outcast state’ is possibly a reference to his lack of work as a player due to the closing of the theatres in 1952.” (Mabillard) A person could read this poem and apply the poet’s feelings and actions to their own life. “Is he ‘outcast’ because of his physical, mental, or emotional condition? his fortune or social rank? his rejection from a lover, or from society? his sexual orientation?” (Poetry) There are many situations a reader can apply this poem to aspects in their own lives.
William Shakespeare’s “Sonnet 29” is a good motivational piece of art. It can persuade people to find the good in bad situations. The last two lines in this sonnet have great meaning. “For thy sweet love rememb’red such wealth brings,” (Line 13) says that God’s love is all the wealth a man needs to live happily. Just knowing that he is loved and overseen in his life is all the wealth a man can ask for. “That then I scorn to change my state with Kings,” (Line 14) concludes the poem. “Although the primary meaning is that I am happier than a king could be, and therefore have no wish to swap places with him.” (Ledger) Meaning that he regrets being upset with his place in life, when he had all he could ask for in the first place. In reality he has more than the wealthiest kings.
The first quatrain let’s us know the man’s attitude right away. “When, in disgrace with Fortune and men’s eyes,”(Line 1) suggests what to do or how to feel if this poem relates to you. “Disgrace is a term which would more usually be applied to a demotion or removal from office.” (Ledger) The man in the poem is saying that he is alone in this state of loneliness. He feels as i
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