Thursday, October 7, 2010
To His Coy Mistress
Marvel's Poem To His coy Mistress is a seductive poem that focuses on theme of Carpie Diem. Lines that stand out are For, lady, you deserve this state, Nor would I love at lower rate. Sexually speaking our older lover could take things slowly with her; if that is what she wants, then, that, is what she should have; he is committed to the conquest, a conquest that can only come about as a result of him fully satisfying her; and, no doubt it is his goal to satisfy her, though it may take thousands of years; and, he would take pleasure throughout the long wait, if, if, only if, there is some prospect of sexual fulfillment. Now, take a breath, for, it is at this point that there appears the most dramatic shift in tempo that I have ever felt in a passage of poetry. Also the speaker claims that there battle for love can not last forever since they at some time will die
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Great insight!
ReplyDeleteGood work on your post. Your analysis and description of the first stanza sums up Marvel’s message succinctly without leaving any important ideas out. You effectively explain how the first stanza relates to the tonal shift that occurs as the second stanza of the poem begins. One thing you should consider is your use of quotation. I personally think if you chose a more significant quote your paragraph would have more of a direct and focused point of analysis that would help the paragraph through out. Once again though, I find your explanation of the first stanza to be very effective and accurate.
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