1. Love and Death in Poetry
In the first section the voice the poet chooses to use (it is never clear if he speaks as himself or if the poem is intended as a satire) very traditional, romantic language and is complimentary throughout, such as My vegetable love should grow' and An hundred years should go to praise Thine eyes '. ... The woman seems to play no active role in this idealised relationship and is merely an object to be admired, wooed and conquered. ... The fact that he chooses to leave off' implies that he feels respect for this woman, rather than just lust, and this is reiterated by the fact...
- Word Count: 1276
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: Undergraduate