Shakespeare's sonnet 33 was written to express pain that Shakespeare had received from his relationship with the young man. The relationship had encountered an obstacle that is evaluated in sonnet 33 and a few following sonnets. Shakespeare is torn between abounding love and the most painful of sorrows. In the first quatrain, Shakespeare talks about how many beautiful mornings allow themselves to be covered by dark clouds. In the most literal interpretation, one can take Shakespeare's language as a complaint and a warning regarding the quick passing of the morning. However, diving deeper into the meaning and metaphors of the sonnet, Shakespeare's complaints are about the young man. Advice to the young man is offered as well. In the sonnet, deception reigns over honesty as Shakespeare is hurt by the young man's actions. However, Shakespeare's strong love overcomes the imperfection of all human beings.
             Shakespeare dotes endlessly on the young man, flaunting his perfection and celebrating his beauty. The morning is also glorified in this sonnet
             Full many a glorious morning have I seen
             Flatter the mountain tops with sovereign eye,
             Kissing with golden face the meadows green,
             Gilding pale streams with heavenly alchemy; (1-4)
             The poet has seen many "glorious mornings"(1), all beautiful and enchanting. The morning is captivating in the way it "flatters the mountain tops"(2), "kisses"(3) the meadows, gilds the streams, and makes everything more fantastic. A supernatural aspect is added in the morning's "heavenly alchemy"(4). Alchemy is the science devoted to finding a means of turning base materials into gold. However, this was considered part trickery and witchcraft. Although no direct mention of the young man has been made, the morning could be a metaphor for the young man. In earlier sonnets, the young man is described with similar language to the words in ...