poetry analysis - loves philosophy

“ T F M W T R”

• the fountains mingle with the rivers

“ W N I W T “

• why not I with thine

“ T M K H H”

• the mountains kiss high heavens

“ N I T W I S - A T B L D”

• nothing in the world is single - all things by law divine

Structure / context

• half rhyme - reflects argument of all nature together so why not them

• Structured argument - uses stanzas to develop argument, ends with rhetorical question, inevitablity of relationship

• Metaphor of nature - natural nature of relationship they are meant to be

• Known athiest - use of godly references show desperation as he begs something he does not believe in

• Romantic movement - encourage to focus on passion and natural world over rationality and logic

Comparisons- winter swans

• natural imagery - used as metaphors in both

• Rhyme scheme vs no rhyme scheme (WS) show different states of relationships and different intentions of poets

• Ending of a relationship vs beginning of a relationship

Comparisons - Phorphyrias lover

• first person monologue

  • LP - composed tone to persuade lover, structured argument and rhyme scheme controlled nature

  • PL - controled tone and structure rhyme scheme present his calm as he narrates the deadly tale

• Religious imagery

  • LP- add weight to argument that desire is natural

  • PL- justify desires, suggest God approved of what he has done

• Freedom + harmony vs destruction and disharmony

  • LP- nature depicts harmony and equality between partners

  • PL- describes disharmony in nature

  • LP-love presented as unifying force

  • PL- love presented as controlling and possessive