In the poem "Accuse me thus: that I have scanted all…" (Sonnet 117) by William Shakespeare, written in 1609, the author lists out charges against him in an almost legal manner. It is unknown whom he is being disloyal to in the sonnet, but the author is letting the reader know of the things that he has done to offend or even anger them. By using such special devices of style as metaphors, the author paints the …showed first 75 words of 1089 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1089 total…if he was forgiven and accepted or if the relationship was over. The author might have also wanted to see how she would feel after he had done all of these things. It would be like giving her a test of some sort. However, if she had any sense, she'd fail on purpose. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** Bibliography 1) "Shakespeare Sonnets", 25 February 2001, http://www.shakespeares-sonnets.com/117comm.htm. 2) Mabillard, Amanda. "Sonnet 117", 1999 – 2001, 25 February 2001, http://www.shakespeare-online.com/sonnets/117.asp.