1. To His Coy Mistress
Though both poems take a similar approach, it is Marvell that writes the more persuasive one, reaching deep into the soul to win his object of affection.The main theme of Marvell's poem is to "seize the day." ... Though wonderful as poetry, in terms of persuasiveness, it fails when compared to the eloquence of Marvell's speaker. ...
- Word Count: 923
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: High School