Porphyria's lover Flashcards
Metaphor - He was passionate about the relationship, she may not have been as passionate
“My burning kiss”
Adjective - Relaxes from public expectations around him, showing how close they are romantically
“Smooth white shoulder bare”
Metaphor - Sparks his lust for her and removes all of his doubts and his despondent mood.
“Shut the cold out”
Noun - Believes he has done nothing wrong as God has not moved against him for murdering her. (Religious time period)
“Yet God hasn’t said a word”
Metaphor - She loves him but she is too weak to give up her status for him
“Too weak for all her hearts endeavours”
Context
Links to other poems
When we two parted - Speaker madly in love with woman
Loves philosophy - Conveys great lust in the poem