Love's Philosophy

Question 1

Give a summary of the poem, Love’s Philosophy.

“The poet is persuading…”

Answer 1

someone to be with him. He argues that nature is full of ‘connections’, so love is only natural.

Question 2

“The winds of Heaven mix for ever.”

Answer 2

Love’s Philosophy.
“..winds…” = image of freedom; can’t hold wind back. His love is strong and passionate.

Question 3

“All things by a law divine.”

Answer 3

“…law divine..” = manipulative: religious imagery.
Persuading her to believe this is God’s purpose/ want.
Love’s Philosophy

Question 4

“See the mountains kiss…./ And waves clasp..”

Answer 4

Love’s Philosophy
“kiss” and “clasp” are sexual verbs - feelings of desire.
Personification = reflects connections in nature

Question 5

“If thou kiss not me?”

Answer 5

Love’s Philosophy
Ends with a question.
Highlights that this is a poem about seduction designed to persuade