1. Analysis of John Donne
... into an otherwise impenetrable soul. Supporting the theory that this poem is about divine rape, Kesinger details how the first four lines seem to indicate a violent struggle rather than a romantic interlude. The sense of violence comes mostly from the 14 verbs Donne uses, -Knock, -Breathe, most of them in the imperative mood. The masochistic perception comes through as one considers that ... ...
- Word Count: 7662
- Approx Pages: 31
- Grade Level: High School