1. The Holy Sonnet - Batter My Heart
God the Father knocks on the door to our hearts and breaks our spirit; He punishes and corrects the walk of Christians' paths just as parents do on earth. God the Son breaths and blows life to the spiritually dead even the physically dead. God the Holy Spirit shines and burns; like fire, the Holy Spirit burns in us and shines in our appearance. ... As with the first allusion, "three-personed God" is again referencing The Holy Trinity, God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. ... Conclusion In this Holy Sonnet, John Donne portrays an anguishing heart perfectly. ...
- Word Count: 1793
- Approx Pages: 7
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School