William Shakespeare was an extraordinary author, actor and poet of Elizabethan England, writing in the late Renaissance. At the time of his death, Shakespeare had written or co-written thirty-eight plays and a number of other volumes of poetry, in addition to The Sonnets which were published in 1609. These unique sonnets add diversity to Shakespeare's works as a whole, which until to this day they continue to be important. They allow us, the audience, to take a look at Shakespeare's work through another medium besides his plays. They also offer the chance to identify recurring symbolism, different metaphors, and study how Shakespeare applies such literary elements within his own poetry. In "That time of year you may observe in me" and "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day" Shakespeare uses images and metaphors concerning nature, typically symbols representing beauty, using them to elaborate the negative arguments of his sonnets, especially the inevitable process of age and maturity, the advent of change and their end. Shakespeare's main goal is instead to set an example of beauty and strength in the spirits of those dearest, or in humanity, instead. "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day" is a literary work within which Shakespeare preserves and praises the wonder of the beloved. , to whom the work is addressed, making comparisons between himself and the nature that surrounds him, declaring him superior. The beloved is greater when compared to a summer day as he enjoys an “eternal summer” while “summer is too short in date.” Thus, by celebrating and protecting the wonders of his beloved, Shakespeare verified that the attributes of his own beauty in humanity surpass the transitory beauty of nature.Sha......middle of paper......You may observe in me" and "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day" by William Shakespeare are a tribute to the strength, beauty, and endurance of the human spirit as opposed to the fleetingly surprising yet harsh nature. Shakespeare uses metaphors and images concerning nature to discuss the negative topics of his sonnets such as the inevitability of aging, as change and the end come “Shall I compare thee to a summer's day” Shakespeare challenges the restrictions of nature by protecting and showcasing the delicacy of his. beloved for future generations.In “That Time of the Year You Can See in Me” Shakespeare surrenders to those same limitations, but rejoices in the ever knowing and constant love of his beloved. Each sonnet pays tribute to the strengths and frailties within humanity and nature, celebrated by one of England's most respected poets and authors.