In Shakespeare's Sonnet 35 we delve into Shakespeare's thoughts, emotions, and frustrations with his lover, the young man (the Fair Youth), who was caused by an apparent betrayal through infidelity. Within this sonnet and those that precede it, we see the progression of a theme, begun in Sonnet 33, and then elaborated in Sonnet 24, which alludes to the young man's "betrayal" and Shakespeare's "betrayal." While reading this sonnet, it is obvious that Shakespeare underwent an apparent internal dispute within himself regarding his feelings regarding the “handsome young man”'s relationship with another woman or man. It is imperative to note the duality of tone in this poem. On the one hand, Shakespeare is indulgent towards the handsome young man because he loves him too much to continue to resent him, and almost convinces himself that his behavior is excusable. But on the other hand, Shakespeare is painfully aware that, in justifying the actions of his beloved youth, he also offends himself because such actions are usually disrespectful to the person who has remained dutifully loyal. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on "Why Violent Video Games Shouldn't Be Banned"? Get an original essay In Sonnet 35, Shakespeare acts both as a defender of the disloyalty of his fair youth and as a guilty defendant in the sense that he too is at fault for the “crimes” of the Proud Youth. Addressing his lover directly in this poem, Shakespeare begins by telling the Fair Youth that he must no longer feel guilty for what he has done. Because of Shakespeare's deep love and faith in the Fair Youth, any transgression could be forgiven and every sin could be forgotten. Sonnet 35 opens by describing parallel objects that in some sense could be compared to the Youth Fair. These objects, despite being beautiful, contain a sort of imperfection. For example, “roses have thorns,” “silver fountains have mud,” “clouds and eclipses hide the light of the moon and sun,” and “cancers” are found even in the most beautiful buds.” If all these beautiful things have such imperfections, then surely even someone like Beautiful Youth can have flaws. The poet then absolves the young man and goes so far as to defend the young man's betrayal. This idea that nothing and no one is perfect becomes Shakespeare's main argument for the Fair Youth in a lawsuit against himself. It's almost as if this first stanza is Shakespeare's defense for the accused in court. But then we witness a sudden transition in tone from one of justification and vindication to one of bitter sorrow and self-blame. With the next lines, Shakespeare undoubtedly acknowledges that he too personally must take responsibility for this "infidelity" and that some of the blame lies with him. Even his comparison between the sin of the Beautiful Youth and such beautiful images of nature is an example of allowing bad behavior which in turn can encourage the bad behavior of the guilty party. Furthermore, Shakespeare continues to allude to his doubts by stating "I myself corrupting, saving thy errors" which could be the reference to the poem passed from a line of the previous Sonnet 34, which explained to the Fair Youth that "With no man is it well" by such a balm can be spoken of'. Shakespeare's thoughts on love can be confusing and the result for him personally is like an internal "civil war" in which Shakespeare fights within himself, torn apart emotionally. In the second stanza, Shakespeare makes the topic even more personal by stating that he too has flaws and describes himself as an "accessory" to his?