Christina Rossetti's poem, "A Rose Has Thorns As Well As Honey," does not fail to provoke an interpretation of the ideal woman as each flower she introduces to the reader represents a type of woman. ... As the poem continues, we find that all ten flowers preceding the holly fall short of being the ideal woman for these various reasons. Curiously, the poem begins by immediately dismissing the rose–a flower that many might label the perfect, idealistic flower. ... The poem ends with a beautifully executed play on words in that the word "merry" also suggests the man who will marry a wo...

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Donne employs a unique pattern for four- fifths of his poems in this instance there are eight syllables per line; this permits changes in speed, tone, and a dictation of rhythm. The poem is in the context of a dramatic monologue or a conversation. ... Although it was common for the "poem to partake in the extensive tradition of erotic poems centred on flea's", and was not entirely innovative, it still seems odd that a base insect could be used as ordinary imagery of love. ... I think that another message within the context of this poem would be to allow all lovers to be free from the cons...

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The famous television actor Bill Cosby stated, "For two people in a marriage to live together day after day is unquestionably the one miracle the Vatican has overlooked" (Motivational Quotes). Cosby's statement still has meaning today. While the Vatican (the papal government) forbids the Pope and ...

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