1. Comparison of The Ruined Maid and To A Common Prostitute
... different. She repeats that she has been ruined in several contexts and is almost hopeful about the way she says it, like she may be looking for something more a compliment on this rather than just her material possessions. The women's rights discussed in this poem are about how women are perceived by each ... you make preparation to be worthy to meet me, And I charge you that you be patient and perfect till I come' (lns 5-7) In this stanza of the poem Walt Whitman is telling her that she must get ready for him, and she must be completely flawless when he arrives, and they can carry out ...
- Word Count: 1369
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: High School