Your own words:
That riches are lifted above and if you don't have them you are worthless, desiring the man's art, and desiring the man's scope, yet in these thoughts myself almost despising, happiness comes from within not from wealth.
Meaning of the Poem
The speaker is feeling lost and hopeless.
Title Interpretation
What is your initial interpretation of the poem title?
It is the 29th sonnet written by Shakespeare.
Did your interpretation of the title change after reading the poem several times? If so, how?
No.
Poem Details
Subject: The speaker.
Focus: Depression, and riches.
Why Written: Because they he wanted to spread happiness that even though you may be sad that there is happiness.
When Written: The 1600s.
Where Written: On Earth?
Poet’s Attitude: Hopelessness.
Main Theme: The theme illustrates depression and unhappiness.
Poet’s Tone:
Despair and hopelessness.
Point of view:
The writer or the speaker.
Transitions the poet made throughout the poem:
None.
Literary devices used:
Similes
None.
Metaphors
None.
Personification
deaf heaven, rich in hope, sullen earth sings hymns at heavens gate.
Imagery
Art, Break of day, Wealth.
Alliteration
all alone.
Author Details
Personal experiences that impacted the author:
He was removed from school at the age of thirteen due to his fathers social and financial difficulties.
His only son died when he was only eleven.
Historical Context:
During the time of Shakespeare women had very little rights.
London was a violent place.