Love's Philosophy Flashcards
Misc
1
Q
“Philosophy” (title)
A
- Philosophy = adding logic to abstract ideas, trying to make sense of love, thinks it’s natural
2
Q
“The fountains mingle with the river
And the river with the Ocean”
A
- Nature is naturally in union with each other
3
Q
“Winds of Heaven mix for ever”
A
- “For ever”, he wants a permanent relationship
4
Q
“Nothing in the world is single;
All things by a law divine”
A
- Feels unnatural because he doesn’t have a pair
- “Divine”, religious imagery, feels as though everything is paired together by a higher power
- May feel its wrong or sinful to go against it
5
Q
“Mountains kiss” … “waves clasp”
A
- “Kiss and “clasp” show physical affection/intimacy
- Wants a physical and emotional connection
6
Q
“What are all these kissings worth,
If thou kiss not me?”
A
- Feels most lonely without this specific person
- “Thou”, specific, direct address, aimed at someone in particular who doesn’t reciprocate his feelings
7
Q
What does the structure show
A
- Consistent rhyme scheme, every line has it’s pair, which he is lacking
- Natural imagery suggest the lover should arrive naturally
