Metaphysical Poetry: Henry Vaughan

Question 1

Context for Henry Vaughan:

Answer 1

• Welsh poet, author and physician
• Married twice and had 4 children.
• Henrys brother died when he was a child.
• Wife passed away and married her sister.

Question 2

Summary of ‘The World’:

Answer 2

• Mentions the ways men and women risk there place in eternity by valuing earthly pleasures over God.

Question 3

Summary of ‘Unprofitableness’:

Answer 3

An extended conceit presenting a speaker’s unsuccessful efforts to thank God for his fresh and rejuvenating visits.