"To the Virgins..." by Robert Herrick Flashcards
1
Q
tone
A
- this is a carpe diem or YOLO poem
- desperation and warning to seize the day
- desperation
2
Q
“rosebuds”/”flowers”
A
warning of death
3
Q
“dying”
A
every breath you take is one less breath you have to take
4
Q
“age is best that is the first”
A
youth is better than age
5
Q
“time still succeed the former”
A
youth dissipates
6
Q
“coy”
A
don’t be timid
7
Q
“go marry” before you lose your “prime”
A
we should get married while young
8
Q
organization
A
- 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
9
Q
theme
A
- seize the day
