1. To His Coy Mistress
The speaker's intentions are obvious to the reader; sex today and love tomorrow. ... The irrationality lies in the thought of love being directly compared to physical objects; love is not quantifiable nor is it tangible, while empires are qualitative and substantial. ... Flattery creates ignorance, allusions embrace immanence and fear substantially becomes the paradigm for manipulating women and promoting sex as a last resort for salvation. ...
- Word Count: 917
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: Undergraduate