Compare and Contrast the Attitudes and Values of the Two Speakers of the Poems and How the Poets Have Used Language to Convey These Between 'To His Coy Mistress' by Andrew Marvell and 'My Last Duchess' by Robert Browning

These two poems are written by poets with completely different social statuses. This differing factor leads to two completely different perspectives on the

The first similarity that was noticed was how both these poems have the same rhyme scheme. A rhyme scheme is the pattern of how rhyme sounds occur . In the case of these poems, the last word in the line rhymes with the following, and then it starts a new word to rhyme with afterwards. In My Last Duchess, the twenty- first line rhymes with the twenty- second line: “For calling up that spot of joy. She had” (21) A heart—how shall I say?—too soon made glad,” (22). When looking at the similar poem, My Ex- Husband, the twenty- first and twenty- second lines rhyme with each other as well: “Half- hidden in a corner nook. Such stuff” (21) “Was all too well rehearsed, I soon enough” (22). This is an obvious similarity to both the poems because they show this throughout the whole reading. Although these simple similarities are pretty obvious, there are some similarities that require a bit more

There is a similar theme running through both of the poems, in which both mistresses are refusing to partake in sexual intercourse with both of the poets. The way in which both poets present their argument is quite

Thirdly, Both writers use a lot of imagery in their poems, they use a big amount of imagination to tell their experiences. Each poem is developed out of

The title "To His Coy Mistress" implies a certain falseness as the word coy is almost an insincere form of modest, it indicates that this mistress were indeed not coy rather falsely coy in order to gain assurance of his feelings towards her for her own validation. The first line "Had we but world enough, and time, This coyness lady were no crime." introduces the theme of time and lack of a crucial theme in the poem, the lover also accuses this coyness of being criminal by saying "HAD we but world enough and time, this coyness lady were no crime" implying that they do not have time therefore this coyness is a crime, this is clever use of irony which is also a constant theme throughout the poem. Marvell also uses soft alliteration such as "long loves" to lull the reader into believing his intentions honourable, he uses flattery all throughout the first section of the poem though he changes his tactics throughout the poem. The lover tries to create the image of himself as a committed patient lover with promises of waiting for her if she should travel to the "Indian Ganges" without complaint and

The poems “To His Coy Mistress” by Andrew Marvell, “My Last Duchess” by Robert Browning, and “To My Dear and Loving Husband” by Anne Bradstreet describe stories that involve love whether it be pure-hearted or contaminated by control. These poems describe the differences between the sexes as in these poems, Anne Bradstreet writes of a pure love toward her husband while Andrew Marvell and Robert Browning write about their passion for sex or for control. “To His Coy Mistress” invites desire to take charge of the woman while “To My Dear and Loving Husband” describes the true and faithful love of one’s wife, but “My Last Duchess” reveals the shocking determination and control the Duke wanted over his wife instead of loving her as an equal. “To His Coy Mistress” reveals a man that is trying to convince a woman to have sex with him. “To My Dear and Loving Husband”

Each of the poems relies heavily on imagery to convey their respective messages. Often throughout each of the poems, the imagery is that of people. However, each uses similar imagery to very different, yet effective ways to explore the same

Poems To His Coy Mistress and My Last Duchess present both similarities and differences. Certainly, both hold a similar state, in terms of the setting, and this is based on conformity. In spite of that, it is a concept of upper class versus the outcome of reality. Essentially, the meaning is conveyed by speech patterns and tone of voice. In other words, the themes are similar but the perspective is altered based on the Speaker’s attitude and thoughts. Ultimately, both are related, but by a certain class of status and being justified in their own way.

First of all, based on both poems, the attitude of the poets is influenced by the diction of the poems as well as tone and mood.

Both poets use metaphor differently in text to give many meanings. For Instance, Marie Howe in “Practicing” compared a sex room to a boat with portholes and booths which had connections with: water and being aroused, kissing booths, and portholes with genitalia. There are several connections that come up

The poems, La Bell Dame sans Merci by John Keats and My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the Sun by William Shakespeare are similar since they both are about being in love with someone regardless of beauty or size. In the first line in each of the poems is positive and suddenly contrasted with something negative. The differences between the poems is the message theme and tone which is conveyed through the use of literary devices and techniques. The love in the Shakespeare poem is stronger in the end admitting he loves his mistress, no matter what she looks like with emotions he says “I think my love is rare”. The name of the poem is the first indicator of the tone of the poem. In the first line, “mistresses eyes are nothing like the sun” begins

These two poems are very different in terms of syntax, structure and actions, but the tone is the same in each. Both poems make us pity the young boys who were forced to grow up before their time, not understanding the possible consequences of their actions. They are connected in this way despite being thrown out of life differently (and because of different reasons) but because both were moved by the desire to be seen as better or older in the eyes of others. This is ironic as they are simply forgotten by the people they wanted to impress, be they the girls with the “slim waists” or the anonymous

Robert Browning is a well known English poet known for his success using dramatic monologue during the Victorian Era. He grows up in England with his parents and shows an interest in poetry at a young age. His first published poems help to jump start his early career. Robert Browning, master of dramatic monologue, shows his world beliefs through characters in the two poems, "Porphyria's lover" and "My Last Duchess”.

This fundamental difference between the two poems becomes even more apparent as the reader progresses through the books.

While ‘hour’ presents feelings of more romantic love, ‘To his coy mistress’, presents the idea of a more physical love. But both poems are based upon many of the same ideas, but are shown in different ways. For example the ideas of Nature, sense of greed, sense of time moving too quickly and a sense realistic love.