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"To His Coy Mistress" ( Andrew Marvell ), 1999.
Examines this poem of seduction including the speaker, object of affection, poem's argument and dramatic structure.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 23.95
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Andrew Marvell was one of the so-called metaphysical poets of the seventeenth century, a title conferred on a group of poets with certain similar approaches by Herbert Grierson and T.S. Eliot. Eliot himself notes that "[n]ot only is it extremely difficult to define metaphysical poetry, but difficult to decide what poets practice it and in which of their verses" (Eliot 23).
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"Andrew Marvell was one of the so-called metaphysical poets of the seventeenth century, a title conferred on a group of poets with certain similar approaches by Herbert Grierson and T.S. Eliot. Eliot himself notes that "[n]ot only is it extremely difficult to define metaphysical poetry, but difficult to decide what poets practice it and in which of their verses" (Eliot 23). Grierson offers a definition when he states that metaphysical poetry is poetry which "has been inspired by a philosophical conception of the universe and the role assigned to the human spirit in the great drama of existence" (Grierson 3).
"To His Coy Mistress" is a poem of seduction offered as an argument directed at the lady of the title. Now, he offers an argument as to why she should submit to him, and he uses an extended metaphor to describe the life-cycle, to show how short ..."
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Marvell's 'Coy Mistress' and Browning's 'Duchess', 2005.
Comparison of Andrew Marvell's 'To His Coy Mistress' and Robert Browning's 'My Last Duchess".
1,607 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 52.95
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This paper explains that a comparison of the two poems reveals that the poems' apparently misogynistic tones disguise the poets' true attitudes toward women. The writer provides an analysis of the poems' speakers, tone, and figurative language. Browning and Marvell both use irony, figurative language, and a distancing of the poet from the speaker to convey their attitudes toward women. It explains that Browning contradicts his speaker's impression of women as objects to be possessed, who should obey their masters and inordinately appreciate their masters' "gifts." Marvell disagrees with the attitude that women are easily manipulated by "talk of love" and readily dominated by morbid threats. It concludes that both authors express-albeit in a backhanded way-a very liberated attitude toward women, especially given the prevailing mores at the time of these poems' publications.
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"Andrew Marvell's "To His Coy Mistress" and Robert Browning's "My Last Duchess" explore selected aspects of male-female relationships. Marvell's poem focuses on a suitor's entreaties to a prospective lover. Browning describes a meeting between an Italian nobleman and the representative of a potential bride's family. Through their choices of speaker and their use of figurative language and tone, the poets express consistent, progressive attitudes toward women. This paper will examine how each poet's use of the above three elements reveals his attitudes toward women."
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T.S. Eliot vs. Andrew Marvell, 2003.
This paper reviews and analyzes the similarities and differences in T.S. Eliot's poem "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" and Andrew Marvell's writings in "To His Coy Mistress."
1,052 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper focuses on the themes of love, courtship and romance as depicted in both poems. The writer points out the different approaches each poet applies in his work to convey the same message. The writer contends and explains the manner in which Marvell's protagonist is impulsive and eager to explore his love for his mistress while Eliot's main character is much more at ease, relaxed and at peace with his love interest. The writer analyzes the plot and main characters in both works of writing. The writer also clearly explains why Eliot's poem is dark, mysterious and at times even depressing while Marvell's more upbeat work gives the reader a feeling of hope and something to look forward to.
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"Reading these two poems together is helpful because they show that different poets can handle the same theme in very different ways. Love seems like a universal theme in poetry, music, and literature. No one has the same experiences in love as another person, and so, every person's outlook and thoughts will be special, and these two poems creatively illustrate that. This helps the reader understand the many tones of poetry and literature. It also shows how no two authors could ever write about exactly the same thing in exactly the same way. People are unique, and so is how they present their material to the world. It also shows that love and courtship are universal issues that men face throughout time. No matter what happens, men and women will fall in love and write about their experiences, and these poems show that while the experiences and ideas may be different, the topic will always endure."
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"To His Coy Mistress", 2005.
This paper offers a feminist critique of Andrew Marvel's "To His Coy Mistress."
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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In this paper, a feminist critique of Andrew Marvel's poem "To His Coy Mistress" is offered that focuses on the speaker's tactics in trying to coerce his Lady into sex.
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"Andrew Marvell's "To His Coy Mistress" is a poem in ABAB rhyme scheme that is divided into three stanzas for a total of ? lines. In the first stanza the speaker informs his intended Lady how he would love her if time were no consideration. In the second stanza he warns her that time is fleeting and they are mortal."
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?A & P? and ?To His Coy Mistress?, 2005.
Examining the theme of carpe diem in "A & P" by John Updike and "To His Coy Mistress" by Andrew Marvell.
912 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 0 sources, $ 32.95
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This paper looks at how "A & P" by John Updike and "To His Coy Mistress" by Andrew Marvell are examples of literature which have the function to mobilize or to infuse new ideologies, thoughts, or sentiments that allows individuals to create changes within themselves and the society. It explains that in "A & P," Updike elucidates on the reality of an individual who attempts to stand up for his own opinion and belief despite the opposition that he faces in his society. Similarly Marvell, in his romantic poem, characterizes time as humanity's enemy in allowing people to fully enjoy and experience life, and in the context of his poem, to pursue love as he (the poet) feels it. It concludes that both literary works suggests a sense of urgency to accomplish important plans that the protagonist (of "A & P") and the Voice ("To His Coy Mistress") tried to realize.
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"In "A & P," readers are acquainted with the character of Sammy, a teenager who works at A & P, and is characterized by Updike as an individual who has no clear ambitions, looks with blatant interest at young women, but is also firm and resolute with his opinion, beliefs, and decisions in life. In effect, Sammy's character has two facets: Sammy as the A & P employee who has simple joys and shallow aspirations in life; and Sammy as the firm and resolute believer for what he perceives as morally upright opinions and sentiments."
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'To His Coy Mistress', 2004.
This paper discusses Marvell's poem 'To His Coy Mistress'.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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In this article, a series of questions relating to Marvell's poem "To His Coy Mistress" are answered. In addition, the writer provides an essay that compares the similarities in themes of this poem with Marvell's "The Nymph Complaining For The Death Of Her Fawn."
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"To His Coy Mistress", 2005.
An analysis of this poem by Andrew Marvell.
772 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 27.95
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Persuasion can be a powerful tool. One poem that reveals one of the most popular examples of poetic persuasion is "To His Coy Mistress" by Andrew Marvell. While many agree that this poem is a love poem, it is also an instrument the poet uses to his own advantage. The narrator is in love, but he also wants something in return. In short, his poem is an expression of love along with a healthy dose of desire. This paper shows that, in this poem, we see how the poet skillfully explains to his lover that, while her resistance to him is virtuous, they do have all the time in the world to be together. Through tone, structure, the use of metaphors, imagery, and rhetoric, the narrator creates a poem full of texture and experience.
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"Another interesting aspect of the poem is its structure. The poet uses pronouns in an interesting way. In the first section of the poem, the poet uses formal first and sceond-person pronouns when he describes how things might be if the two lovers had all the time in the world. The next section of the poem, the poet refers to his lover in second person as if to emphasize that fact that they do not have all the time in the world. By speaking to her this way, he is establishing a more distant and cold exchange with her. In the last section of the poem, the poet does not pronouns as he does in the first and second sections of the poem. In this way, he is establishing the fact that time waits for no one."
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"To His Coy Mistress", 2005.
A critical analysis of this poem by Andrew Marvell.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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The author of this paper states that, although he strongly disagrees with the 'carpe diem' theme of Marvell's poem, (he believes it is a disturbing and violent condemnation of the female body), he still finds Marvell's skill as an artist captivating and his poetry both interesting and enjoyable. The paper examines the insecurities of Marvell that can be seen in his poetry and its "carpe diem" theme--which basically says "sleep with me now, before you are old, ugly and, eventually, dead." It also defines and make additions to the text.
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"Marvell starts his second stanza with a vivid picture: he claims to hear "Time's winged chariot hurrying near." This is a reference to the sun, which was believed in ancient Greece to travel in a chariot across the sky; the sun also marks the passing of each day, which draws additional attention to the leitmotif of time. We can imagine the poet reading to his mistress; he is presumably facing her while time is racing to overtake him from behind-and she can see the oncoming of this onslaught. Humorously opportunistic, the author tells his mistress: "I'm not getting any younger; time's about to run me down; let's take off our clothes and seize the day!""
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Marvell & Donne: 17th Century Metaphysical Poetry, 1996.
Analyzes 17th century metaphysical poetry by comparing & contrasting two poems: Andrew Marvell's "To his Coy Mistress" & John Donne's Valediction Forbidding Mourning.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, $ 55.95
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"The poems "To His Coy Mistress" by Andrew Marvell and "Valediction Forbidding Mourning" by John Donne are both examples of what is called metaphysical poetry from the seventeenth century. This poetry was produced by a group of poets of the seventeenth century, called the metaphysical poets by critics Herbert Grierson and T.S. Eliot because the poets showed certain similarities in their philosophical conception of the universe and in the way they expressed this philosophical view in their poetry (Lanstaff and Kermode 14).
Andrew Marvell wrote such poetry and addressed a number of recurring themes, shaping his poetry through symbolism and the development of involved conceits that included more than a little sense of coy humor along with the philosophical base (Roth 98). "To His Coy Mistress" is a poem of seduction offered as..."
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To His Coy Virgins, 2002.
This is comparison of the Robert Herrick poem, "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time and of the Andrew Marvell poem, "To His Coy Mistress."
945 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 0 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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The author compares and contrasts two poems, Robert Herrick's "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time" and Andrew Marvell's "To His Coy Mistress." According to the author youth and time are two common threads in these poems, although each poet has a slightly different take on the role it plays in influencing people's lives. The poets also differ on their opinions of importance of growing old, and what lessons we can learn as we age.
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"Marvell looks at the aspects of death more than the aspects of living life because he feels that he needs to be rejuvenated back to life by a lady who will not give him what he wants. He is facing the fact of his own death, not anyone else's. "But at my back I always hear / Time's winged chariot hurrying near; / And yonder all before us lie / Deserts of vast eternity. / They beauty shall no more be found." It doesn't seem like Marvell cares about how his "Lady" feels. He just thinks that she will regret not being one with him after she dies because "her quaint honor" would be turned to dust and his "lust" would be converted to "ashes.""
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Life and Love after Death in Poetry, 2009.
A comparison of John Donne's message of life and love after death in in his poem, "Valediction Forbidding Mourning" with that of Andrew Marvell in his poem, "To His Coy Mistress."
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This paper discusses the nature of life and human love after death as discussed by 17th century poets, Andrew Marvell and John Donne. The paper compares the imagery and messages presented by Donne in his poem, "Valediction Forbidding Mourning" and by Marvell in his poem, "To His Coy Mistress." The paper also compares the language that the poets use in conveying their messages.
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"Marvell's poem is addressed to a specific woman, a mistress unlike Donne's more vague, spiritual, androgynous and anonymous beloved. Marvell openly begs his coy mistress to come to bed with him--the poem begins as if he is rejecting a refusal she has just given him to do so. "Had we but world enough, and time, /This coyness, lady, were no crime." The poem then evolves in a series of hyperboles, or deliberately extreme statements, that make his appeal to his mistress humorous, rather than crassly sexual. To add to the humor of the poem, and to make the hyperbole even more delightfully absurd, Marvell uses religious references, like stating he "would Love you ten years before the Flood;" that he would wait for his beloved until "the conversion of the Jews," at the end of time, if it were not for his awareness that death awaits them both, and after death there is only a "desert" of "vast eternity.""
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Seizing the Day, 2002.
A comparative analysis of Andrew Marvell?s ?To his Coy Mistress? and Robert Herrick?s ?Corinna?s Going A-Maying? .
2,237 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper compares Andrew Marvell?s ?To His Coy Mistress? to Robert Herrick?s ?Corinna?s Going A-Maying.? It contains examinations of both speakers, their intentions, their desires, and their rhetorical approaches/seduction strategies. It also explores possible differences between the speakers? mistresses, the addressees, and the ways in which the speakers? words reveal their respective perceptions of their mistresses. It shows how, although both speakers focus on the same basic themes (seizing the day and the transience of life), the vast differences in their rhetorical approaches and linguistic choices reveal different perceived obstacles to their goal (seduction) and different hesitations on the part of their mistresses.
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"Both Marvell and Herrick?s speakers believe in seizing the day and making the most out of life; they recognize its impermanence and therefore wish to fulfill their desires in the present, likening human existence to fleeting nature. After explaining to his mistress that he would love her eternally but that their time is limited, Marvell?s speaker insists: ?Now therefore, while the youthful hue/Sits on thy skin like morning dew? (33-34) they should submit to their desires. This description emphasizes the transience of his mistress?s youth by likening her young skin to morning dew, which appears only briefly at dawn and vanishes in the full light of day. He continues: ?Now let us sport us while we may,/And now, like amorous birds of prey,/Rather at once our time devour/Than languish in his slow-chapped power? (36-40)."
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Marvel?s Speaker Lies, 2004.
An explanation of Andrew Marvell?s poem, ?To His Coy Mistress? and the focus on the speaker?s manipulations.
2,176 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper focuses on Andrew Marvell?s poem, ?To His Coy Mistress,? and how the speaker of the poem will say anything to get the woman to have sex with him. Three additional authors, who have written their own analyses of the poem, are brought in to prove or disapprove the writer's interpretation of the poem. Included with this paper is a 'works cited' page and a word-for-word paraphrase of the poem.
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"Andrew Marvell?s ?To His Coy Mistress? suggests that some men, like the speaker in Marvell?s poem, actually do not love the woman they desire. Rather these men will make false promises, lie, or make sarcastic comments in hopes of tricking their women into having sex with them, or to make her feel guilty or insecure so that the women will finally give into having sex with them."
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The Art of Seduction, 2006.
An analysis of the poem "To His Coy Mistress" by Andrew Marvell.
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This paper studies the poem "To His Coy Mistress" by Andrew Marvell, within the context of poetry as seduction. Specifically, the paper examines how seduction becomes Marvell's art and argument, directed solely toward the object of his affection, his beloved mistress. The paper explains that on the surface, Andrew Marvell's poem, "To His Coy Mistress," appears to be nothing more than an invitation for a romp in the hay. However, the paper maintains that there is a much deeper theme that lies at the heart of the poem. The paper discusses how the utilizes casual sex as the vehicle to stress his urgency for intimacy. This urgency, according to the paper, lies in the fact that we should make the most of our lives with the time we have now rather than thinking, or relying, too heavily on the future. The paper details several literary techniques, which the poet employs to illustrate the art of seduction, including persuasion, truth, passion, the aspect of time, and the certainty of death. The paper quotes extensively from the poem in order to illustrate and substantiate its theses.
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"The poet also employs persuasion as a seductive tool, which emphasizes the theme of the poem. The poet's power of persuasion is powerful and, upon first reading, it seems he is using it to advance his own purposes. There is no doubt that this man is in love but there is also no doubt that he wants something in return for this love. However, his power of persuasion is strong and convincing. For instance, the first words from the poet's mouth are, "Had we but world enough, and time" (1). This is a wise approach to his art of seduction because what he is saying is true. His mistress, or no one else for that matter, can argue with this assertion. In order to prevent her from becoming offended, he is also very quick to point out that her coyness would not be a crime if the two of them did have all the time in the world. He goes on to say that they "would sit down, and think which way/To walk, and pass our long love's day" (4-5). Here we can see how the poet is using his seduction technique very wisely in that he is fostering it with logic. The poet does not want to appear to be heartless or simply after sex. In other words, he wants his lover to know that he sincerely cares for her but there is more to their love than she might realize. His aim is to bring these things to her attention and his method is through seduction."
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Gender Criticism in Literature, 2005.
Comparison and contrast of Andrew Marvell's poem, "To His Coy Mistress," with Christiana Rossetti's poem, "When I Am Dead My Dearest".
1,810 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the different approaches each author takes to time passing and human mortality and explores how their differences in gender are reflected in their different approaches to these aspects of life. The paper explains how Marvell's approach to death and the passage of time reveals how men attempt to defy time with sexuality, while Rossetti's approach reflects women's acceptance of time?s passing and the fact that the flesh is transient.
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"When examining the poem ?To his Coy Mistress? by Andrew Marvell, in comparison to the poem ?When I am dead my dearest? by Christiana Rossetti one can see that, although both explore a similar theme of the transience of human sexual life and physical, romantic love in the face of mortality each poet approaches this theme in very different ways, based on the gendered approaches of each author towards sexual congress and religious faith. At first, it might seem to be unfair to compare the male Cavalier poet with the Victorian member of the Oxford Movement Christina Rossetti. Marvell lived an active life as a court poet, soldier, and adventurer. Rossetti lived a quiet and retiring life at home, as did most women of her day, although she was intimately involved in the pre-Raphaelite movement spearheaded by her brother, Dante Gabriel Rossetti. (Marsh, 1995)"
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