Topic Notes

• How Does Marvell Define Love in “The Definition of Love?” How does Marvell define love in “The Definition of Love?”  Love is a recurrent theme in any metaphysical poem. Like other metaphysical poets, Andrew Marvell (1621-1678), in his poem "The Definition of Love" (1681), defines [...]
• How is Herbert Reconciled With God After a Course of Rebellion Against Him?How is Herbert reconciled with God after a course of rebellion against Him?  In George Herbert's (1593-1633) poem "The Collar" (1633) the speaker goes through a rebellious phase. Here, he questions and challenges his faith [...]