"To the Virgins..." by Robert Herrick Flashcards

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tone

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  • this is a carpe diem or YOLO poem
  • desperation and warning to seize the day
  • desperation
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“rosebuds”/”flowers”

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warning of death

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“dying”

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every breath you take is one less breath you have to take

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“age is best that is the first”

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youth is better than age

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“time still succeed the former”

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youth dissipates

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“coy”

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don’t be timid

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“go marry” before you lose your “prime”

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we should get married while young

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organization

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  • Stanza one: gives advice
    • tells people to enjoy life while you are young
  • stanza two and three: offers reasons for the advice
    • explains why you should do something with your life
  • stanza four: more advice
    • gives more advice about getting married when you are young
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theme

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  • seize the day
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