Love's Philosophy Flashcards
‘river’ ‘ever’
The half rhyme reflects how the couple are not yet united.
‘fountains’ ‘river’ ‘ocean’ ‘winds’
The imagery of flowing water reflects how everything is connected. The personification of ‘fountains mingle with the river’ draws parallels between nature and the fact that he thinks that his lover should be united with him.
‘sweet emotion’
This personification proposes that nature benefits from the couples union
‘Nothing in the world is single’
Sums up his argument
‘law divine’
Religious imagery amplifying that it is God’s law that everything in nature should mingle together, also reflects that he would do anything to persuade her as he is an atheist.
‘kiss’ ‘clasp’
The physical, passionate language reflects his frustration that he cannot do this with her
‘No sister-flower would be forgiven’
This emotional, manipulative appeal is designed to make her feel guilty as if her lack of love for him is against nature’s law
‘and’ ‘and’
Repetition gives a listing effect which highlights how many examples he ca give, ultimately conveying his desperation
‘If thou kiss not me?’
The rhetorical question- he is wondering what the point of the world is if she does not love him
