English Literature

I do not approve of anything that tampers with natural ignorance. Ignorance is like a delicate exotic fruit; touch it and the bloom is gone. The whole theory of modern education is radically unsound. Fortunately in England, at any rate, education produces no effect whatsoever.  I do not approve .......... no effect whatsoever. REFERENCE (i) Drama:  The Importance of Being Earnest (ii) Dramatist:  Oscar Wilde CONTEXT (i) Occurrence:  Act 1 (ii) Content:   Jack and Algernon are wealthy gentlemen. Jack lives in the country and Algernon dwells in London. Algernon visits Jack's house and introduces to Jack's young ward Cecily as Ernest, the assumed named of Jack. Shortly after, Jack arrives home announcing Ernest's death. Cecily and Gwendolen have a genteel stand-off over which of that has a prior claim on "Ernest". Jack and Algernon vie to be christened Ernest. Eventually, Jack discovers that his parents were Lady Bracknell's sister and brother-in-law and that he

Nothing will induce me to part with Bunbury, and if you ever get married, which seems to me extremely problematic, you will be very glad to know Bunbury. A man who marries without knowing Bunbury has a very tedious time of it.  Nothing will induce .......... tedious time of it. REFERENCE (i) Drama:  The Importance of Being Earnest (ii) Dramatist:  Oscar Wilde CONTEXT (i) Occurrence:  Act 1, Part I (ii) Content:  Jack and Algernon are wealthy gentlemen. Jack lives in the country and Algernon dwells in London. Algernon visits Jack's house and introduces to Jack's young ward Cecily as Ernest, the assumed named of Jack. Shortly after, Jack arrives home announcing Ernest's death. Cecily and Gwendolen have a genteel stand-off over which of that has a prior claim on "Ernest". Jack and Algernon vie to be christened Ernest. Eventually, Jack discovers that his parents were Lady Bracknell's sister and brother-in-law and that he is Algernon's older brother, called Ern

There's some ill planet reigns: I must be patient till the heavens look With an aspect more favourable. There's is some ill ......... more favourable. REFERENCE (i) Drama:  The Winter's Tale (ii) Dramatist:  William Shakespeare CONTEXT (i) Occurrence : Act 2, Scene I (ii) Content:   Leontes, king of Sicilia, suspects that his wife Hermione has an affair with his friend Polixenes, king of Bohemia. Her orders Camillo to poison Polixenes. However, Camillo helps Polixenes to escape back to Bohemia. Hermione is thrown into jail and has a baby while imprisoned. The king orders Antigonus to abandon the child. Hermione dies in the jail. Antigonus takes the baby to Bohemia. The little girl is found by a Shepherd and is named Perdita. Camillo, after serving Polixenes sixteen years, longs to return to Sicilia. Polixenes also goes with him in disguise. At a festival, Florizell declares his love for Perdita in front of his disguised father. The king threatens to disown Florizell and exe

Should a villain say so, The most replenish'd villain in the world, He were as much more villain: you, my lord, Do but mistake. Should a villain .........do but mistake. REFERENCE (i) Drama:  The Winter's Tale (ii) Dramatist:  William Shakespeare CONTEXT (i) Occurrence:  Act 2, Scene I (ii) Content:   Leontes, king of Sicilia, suspects that his wife Hermione has an affair with his friend Polixenes, king of Bohemia. Her orders Camillo to poison Polixenes. However, Camillo helps Polixenes to escape back to Bohemia. Hermione is thrown into jail and has a baby while imprisoned. The king orders Antigonus to abandon the child. Hermione dies in the jail. Antigonus takes the baby to Bohemia. The little girl is found by a Shepherd and is named Perdita. Camillo, after serving Polixenes sixteen years, longs to return to Sicilia. Polixenes also goes with him in disguise. At a festival, Florizell declares his love for Perdita in front of his disguised father. The king threatens to disown Fl

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No, in good earnest. How sometimes nature will betray its folly, Its tenderness, and make itself a pastime To harder bosoms! No, in good earnest ......... to harder bosoms! REFERENCE (i) Drama:  The Winter's Tale (ii) Dramatist:  William Shakespeare CONTEXT (i) Occurrence:  Act 1, Scene II (ii) Content:  Leontes, king of Sicilia, suspects that his wife Hermione has an affair with his friend Polixenes, king of Bohemia. Her orders Camillo to poison Polixenes. However, Camillo helps Polixenes to escape back to Bohemia. Hermione is thrown into jail and has a baby while imprisoned. The king orders Antigonus to abandon the child. Hermione dies in the jail. Antigonus takes the baby to Bohemia. The little girl is found by a Shepherd and is named Perdita. Camillo, after serving Polixenes sixteen years, longs to return to Sicilia. Polixenes also goes with him in disguise. At a festival, Florizell declares his love for Perdita in front of his disguised father. The king threatens to disown Flo

Had I as many souls as there be stars, I'd give them all for Mephistopheles. Had I as many.......... all for Mephistopheles. REFERENCE (i) Drama:  Doctor Faustus (ii) Dramatist:  Christopher Marlowe CONTEXT (i) Occurrence:  Act 1, Scene III (Lines 100-101) (ii) Content:   After mastering medicine, law, logic and theology, Faustus decides to pursue black magic in order to gain universal power. The Good Angel and the Bad Angel vie for Faustus' conscience, but Faustus ignores the Good Angel's pleas. He summons Mephistopheles and bargains to surrender his soul in exchange for twenty-four years of easy living. He performs marvelous deeds with the Devil's help. The twenty-four years of his deal with Lucifer comes to an end. He dies and is taken away by devils to his eternal damnation. EXPLANATION       These lines show Faustus' love for Mephistopheles and his desire to become the great Emperor of the world.  Mephistopheles, a demon, is a source of never-ending delight for

How am I glutted with conceit of this! Shall I make spirits fetch me what I please, Resolve me of all ambiguities, Perform what desperate enterprise will? How am I glutted ..... desperate enterprise will? REFERENCE (i) Drama:  Doctor Faustus (ii) Dramatist:  Christopher Marlowe CONTEXT (i) Occurrence:  Act 1, Scene I (Lines 77-80) (ii) Content:   After mastering medicine, law, logic and theology, Faustus decides to pursue black magic in order to gain universal power. The Good Angel and the Bad Angel vie for Faustus' conscience, but Faustus ignores the Good Angel's pleas. He summons Mephistopheles and bargains to surrender his soul in exchange for twenty-four years of easy living. He performs marvelous deeds with the Devil's help. The twenty-four years of his deal with Lucifer comes to an end. He dies and is taken away by devils to his eternal damnation. EXPLANATION       In these lines Faustus fantasizes himself as a great magician who is able to conjure up anything he desi

Regions of sorrow, doleful shades, where peace And rest can never dwell, hope never comes That comes to all. Regions of sorrow, ......... that comes to all. REFERENCE (i) Poem:  Paradise Lost (ii) Poet:  John Milton CONTEXT (i) Occurrence:  Book I (Lines 65-67/798) (ii) Content:  Satan lies dazed in a lake of fire that is totally dark. Next to him is Beelzebub, Satan's second-in-command. Satan speaks to him and laments their current state. Satan suggests that they should leave the burning lake and find shelter on a distant shore. Beelzebub asks Satan to summon his armies. Satan takes up his armor and calls to his legions to join him on land. He addresses his legions and commits himself to continue his fight against God. With their supernatural powers, the devils construct a massive temple, Pandemonium, for meetings. EXPLANATION       In these lines the poet describes the utter despondency of Satan in Hell.  Satan and his cohorts, after their revolt against God, were cast down from

A dungeon horrible, on all sided round, As one great furnace flamed; yet from those flames No light, but rather darkness visible Served only to discover sights of woe. A dungeon horrible, .......... sights of woe. REFERENCE (i) Poem:  Paradise Lost (ii) Poet:  John Milton CONTEXT (i) Occurrence:  Book I (Lines 61-64/798) (ii) Content:  Satan lies dazed in a lake of fire that is totally dark. Next to him is Beelzebub, Satan's second-in-command. Satan speaks to him and laments their current state. Satan suggests that they should leave the burning lake and find shelter on a distant shore. Beelzebub asks Satan to summon his armies. Satan takes up his armor and calls to his legions to join him on land. He addresses his legions and commits himself to continue his fight against God. With their supernatural powers, the devils construct a massive temple, Pandemonium, for meetings. EXPLANATION       In these lines the poet portrays the traditional topography of Hell.  Satan and his cohorts, 

Nine times the space that measures day and night To mortal men, he with his horrid crew Lay vanquished, rolling in the fiery gulf, Confounded though immortal. Nine times the space .......... though immortal. REFERENCE (i) Poem:  Paradise Lost (ii) Poet:  John Milton CONTEXT (i) Occurrence:  Book I (Lines 50-53/798) (ii) Content:  Satan lies dazed in a lake of fire that is totally dark. Next to him is Beelzebub, Satan's second-in-command. Satan speaks to him and laments their current state. Satan suggests that they should leave the burning lake and find shelter on a distant shore. Beelzebub asks Satan to summon his armies. Satan takes up his armor and calls to his legions to join him on land. He addresses his legions and commits himself to continue his fight against God. With their supernatural powers, the devils construct a massive temple, Pandemonium, for meetings. EXPLANATION       In these lines the poet portrays the scene of the fiery lake of Hell where Satan and his cohorts la

Of Man's first disobedience, and the fruit Of that forbidden Tree, whose mortal taste Brought death into the world, and all our woe, With loss of Eden, till one greater Man Restore us. Of Man's first disobedience, .......... restore us. REFERENCE (i) Poem:  Paradise Lost (ii) Poet:  John Milton CONTEXT (i) Occurrence : Book I (Lines 1-5/798) (ii) Content:  Satan lies dazed in a lake of fire that is totally dark. Next to him is Beelzebub, Satan's second-in-command. Satan speaks to him and laments their current state. Satan suggests that they should leave the burning lake and find shelter on a distant shore. Beelzebub asks Satan to summon his armies. Satan takes up his armor and calls to his legions to join him on land. He addresses his legions and commits himself to continue his fight against God. With their supernatural powers, the devils construct a massive temple, Pandemonium, for meetings. EXPLANATION       In these lines the poet describes Man's first disobedience,

All is possible Who so list believe. Trust therefore first, and after preve, All is possible .........., and after preve, REFERENCE (i) Poem:  Is it Possible (ii) Poet:  Sir Thomas Wyatt CONTEXT (i) Occurrence:  End of the Poem (Lines 26-28/30) (ii) Content:  The poet speaks directly to a lady he has had a close relationship with. He wonders how their relationship ends with such sharp quarrel. However, they decide to end their quarrel by putting an end to their love. His love is converted into hate. He emphasizes the idea of unpredictability and changeability of women's emotions by comparing his beloved to a wind or weather. He also mentions that the relationship between him and his beloved is something like playing a dice game, based on chance and luck. Finally, he advises all men to trust women first before loving them.  EXPLANATION       In these lines the poet advises that one should not be swayed by the feelings of heart and be very cautious before loving someone.  The phrase

It was no dream: I lay broad waking. But all is turned through my gentleness Into a strange fashion of forsaking; It was no dream: .......... fashion of forsaking; REFERENCE (i) Poem:  They Flee From Me (ii) Poet:  Sir Thomas Wyatt CONTEXT (i) Occurrence:  End of the Poem (Lines 15-17/21) (ii) Content:  The poet complains about the fact that women keep running away from him. They used to stalk his chamber, barefoot, and take bread from his hand, but now they don't come around anymore. Instead, they roam free, seeking change. But there was one, once, who was a little different. She came to him, scantily clad, and kissed him. It was not a dream, but it was a strange encounter nonetheless. After all, she just leaves him there, and goes off in search of other, new men. When all is said and done, he is not sure how this woman should be treated.  EXPLANATION       In these lines the poet insists that the erotic scene of kissing with Anne Boleyn was not a dream, but real.  He was wide-awa

If it be yea, I shall be fain; If it be nay, friends as before, You shall another man obtain, And I mine own, and yours no more. It it be yea, .......... and yours no more. REFERENCE (i) Poem:  Yea or Nay (ii) Poet:  Sir Thomas Wyatt CONTEXT (i) Occurrence:  End of the Poem (Lines 9-12/12) (ii) Content:  The poet challenges his lady to decide whether she is accepting of his suit. He pleads her to give up her trick and rely instead on her wit to impress him and show her true worth. He expresses that he burns with passion, and requests that if she has any compassion for him, she would tell him clearly, yes or no. He says that he will be happy with the answer yes, but if she says no, they will return to being friends as they were before. She will then be free to move on to get herself a new man, and the poet will be independent again, and no longer possessed by the lady.  EXPLANATION       In these lines the poet wants to get a clear cut answer from his beloved about their relationship to

The long love that in my thought doth harbour And in mine hert doth keep his residence, Into my face presseth with bold pretence The long love that .......... with bold pretence. REFERENCE (i) Poem:  The Long Love that in my Thought doth Harbour (ii) Poet:  Sir Thomas Wyatt CONTEXT (i) Occurrence:  Start of the Poem (Lines 1-3/14) (ii) Content:  Love is lasting and resides in a heart. The poet is besotted in love, to the point that it shows on his face and he is just a fool overwhelmed by it all. Love has taken control of his thoughts. The object of his love, a woman, is turned off by is silly exuberance and reveres more substantial love. Anyway, love grows angry because his lust is not satisfied and retreats back into his lair, the poet's heart; where it is safe to experience pain and cry. The poet considers love his master, one who is control of his senses. He concludes that loving is life and it ends faithfully too.  EXPLANATION       In these lines the poets says that love harb

Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks.   1. Write a detailed critical appreciation of the poem "Still Citizen Sparrow" by Richard Wilbur.  2. What is the main theme of the poem "Aunt Jenifer's Tigers" by Adrienne Rich? 3. Write a critical appraisal of Sylvia Plath's poem "Bee Meeting". 4. "Jazz" is about race and slavery. Comment.  5. "The Crucible" is a play about moral conscience, free will and fate. Discuss.  6. "Mourning Becomes Electra" can be called a modern tragedy. Elucidate.  7. "For Whom the Bell Tolls" is about man's struggle to find meanings in a world dominated by chaos and disorder.  Notes Prepared By: Prof. Shahbaz Asghar

Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks.  1. After reading Bacon's essays, do you think that you could trace a philosophy of life. Discuss with reference to Bacon. 2. A satirist is a perfectionist. Discuss with reference to Swift. 3. Elaborate the ideas that according to Russel have harmed mankind. 4. How can we resist cultural imperialism in the modern times. Take Said's theoretical position and develop your own narrative of resistance. 5. Is it the function of the poet to redress through poetry? What are your views? 6. Which part of the voyage in "Gulliver's Travels" is interesting to you and why? 7. Discuss Russell's prose style. Notes Prepared By: Prof. Shahbaz Asghar

Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks.   1. "Jane Austen described life as a matrimonial game". How far do you agree with this statement based on "Pride and Prejudice"? 2. To what extent is Eustacia Vye responsible for the tragedy in Hardy's "The Return of the Native"? 3. Describe George Eliot's art of characterization with special reference to Adam Bede. 4. "Power and ambition are the key-notes in the novel "Barchester Towers". How far do you agree with this point of view? 5. Discuss "A Tale of Two Cities" as a historical novel. 6. What role do superstitions, pagan culture and fantasy play in Hardy's "The Return of the Native? 7. Write critical notes on any TWO of the following: (i) The Role of Nature in Hardy's "The Return of the Native" (ii) The Role of Women in "Barchester Towers" (iii) George Eliot's Morality (iv) Theme of Social Justice in "A Tale of Two

Attempt any FOUR questions including question No. 1 which is COMPULSORY. All questions carry equal marks.  1. Explain with reference to the context any THREE of the following passages: (i) I will wear my heart upon sleeve for daws to peck at; I am not what I am. (ii) Man of agony ..... That is the only name I have for you, That, no other ..... ever, ever, ever! (iii) Hell hath no limits, nor is circumscrib'd in one self place; But where we are in hell, And where hell is, they must we Ever be. (iv) But jealous souls will not be answered so; They are not ever jealous for the cause, But jealous for they're jealous. It is monster Begot upon itself, born on itself. (v) A sad tale's best for winter: I have on Of Spirits and goblins (vi) "I have always been of opinion that a man who desires to get married should know either everything or nothing." 2. Comment on the theme of "ungodly pollution" with reference to Sophocles' play "Oedipus Rex".  3. D

Attempt any FOUR questions including question No. 1 which is COMPULSORY. All questions carry equal marks.  1. Explain with reference to the context any THREE of the following. (i) And yet he was but esy of dispence; He kepte that he was in pestilence. For gold in phisik is a cordial; Therefore he lovede gold in special (ii) He spoke; the spirits from the sails descend; Some, orb in orb, around the nymph extend; Some third the mazy ringlets of her hair, With beating hearts the dire events they wait, Anxious, and trembling for the birth of Fate. (iii) In Battles feign'd; the better fortitude Of Pafience and Heroic Martydom Unsung; or to describe Races and Games (iv) More subtle than then the parent is Love must note be, but take a body too, And therefore what thou wert, and who, I bid Love aske, and now (v) But she that taught me love and suffer pain My doubtful hop and eke my hot desire With shamfast look to shadow and refrain 2. In the "Prologue to the Canterbury Tales",

I had rather be a toad And live upon the vapor of a dungeon Than keep a corner in the thing I love For others' uses. I had rather be .......... for other' uses. REFERENCE (i) Drama:  Othello  (ii) Dramatist:  William Shakespeare CONTEXT (i) Occurrence:  Act 3, Scene III (ii) Content:   Iago plots against Othello and sends Roderigo to tell Brabantio that Othello has seduced Desdemona, Brabantio's daughter. After convincing Brabantio that he has won Desdemona's love, Othello is sent to Cyprus for a military command. Iago plants a handkerchief that Othello gave to Desdemona on Cassio to convince Othello that Cassio and Desdemona have an affair. Iago also convinces Roderigo to make an attempt on Cassio's life. He frames the courtesan Bianca and murders Roderigo. Mad with jealously, Othello smothers Desdemona, Iago's wife Emilia stumbles upon the murder and exposes Iago's plots, for which Iago kills her. Othello, realizing his error, kills himself. EXPLANATION  

Now, by heaven, My blood begins my safer guides to rule, And passion, have my best judgment collied, Assays to lead the way. Now, by heaven, ......... to lead the way. REFERENCE (i) Drama:  Othello  (ii) Dramatist:  William Shakespeare CONTEXT (i) Occurrence: Act 2, Scene III (ii) Content:   Iago plots against Othello and sends Roderigo to tell Brabantio that Othello has seduced Desdemona, Brabantio's daughter. After convincing Brabantio that he has won Desdemona's love, Othello is sent to Cyprus for a military command. Iago plants a handkerchief that Othello gave to Desdemona on Cassio to convince Othello that Cassio and Desdemona have an affair. Iago also convinces Roderigo to make an attempt on Cassio's life. He frames the courtesan Bianca and murders Roderigo. Mad with jealously, Othello smothers Desdemona, Iago's wife Emilia stumbles upon the murder and exposes Iago's plots, for which Iago kills her. Othello, realizing his error, kills himself. EXPLANATION    

To be suspected, framed to make women false. The Moor is of a free and open nature That thinks men honest that but seem to be so, And will as tenderly be led by the' nose As asses are. To be suspected, .......... as asses are. REFERENCE (i) Drama:  Othello  (ii) Dramatist:  William Shakespeare CONTEXT (i) Occurrence:  Act I, Scene III (ii) Content:  Iago plots against Othello and sends Roderigo to tell Brabantio that Othello has seduced Desdemona, Brabantio's daughter. After convincing Brabantio that he has won Desdemona's love, Othello is sent to Cyprus for a military command. Iago plants a handkerchief that Othello gave to Desdemona on Cassio to convince Othello that Cassio and Desdemona have an affair. Iago also convinces Roderigo to make an attempt on Cassio's life. He frames the courtesan Bianca and murders Roderigo. Mad with jealously, Othello smothers Desdemona, Iago's wife Emilia stumbles upon the murder and exposes Iago's plots, for which Iago kills her

If yet I have not all thy love, Dear, I shall never have it all; I cannot breath one other sigh, to move, Nor can intreat one other teare to fall; If yet I have ........ other teare to fall; REFERENCE (i) Poem:  Lovers' Infiniteness (ii) Poet:  John Donne CONTEXT (i) Occurrence:  Stanza 1 (Lines 1-4/33) (ii) Content:  The poet complains that he does not yet have "all" of his beloved's love, despite using all of his resources to woo her. She should not leave some love for others, nor should she leave herself open to wooing by others later. Yet, he also wants her to keep some of her love for him in reserve so that they can enjoy a constantly growing relationship. He says that love must be "all" like the infiniteness of God's love, and cannot be partial. Any partition of love makes it less. EXPLANATION       In these lines the poet describes the impossibility of gaining the entire love of his lady.  He regrets that if he does not have all the love of his la

Oft, when the world imagine women stray, The sylphs through mystic mazes guide their way, Through all the giddy circle they pursue, And old impertinence expel by new. Oft, when the world .......... expel by new. REFERENCE (i) Poem:  The Rape of the Lock (ii) Poet:  Alexander Pope CONTEXT (i) Occurrence:  Canto I (ii) Content:  Belinda arises to prepare for the day's social activities. After an elaborate ritual of dressing and primping, she travels on the Thames River of Hampton Court Palace, where a group of wealthy young societies are gathering for a party. Among them is the Baron, who has already made up his mind to steal a lock of Belinda's hair. At party, the Baron takes up a pair of scissors and cuts off the coveted lock of Belinda's hair. Belinda is furious. She initiates a scuffle between the ladies and the gentlemen to recover the severed curl. The lock is lost in the confusion of this mock battle. EXPLANATION       In these lines the poet describes the main job of

To fifty chosen sylphs, of special note, We trust th' important charge, the petticoat; Oft have we known the seven-fold fence to fail, Though stiff with hoops, and armed with ribs of whale; To fifty chosen sylphs, ......... with ribs of whale; REFERENCE (i) Poem:  The Rape of the Lock (ii) Poet:  Alexander Pope CONTEXT (i) Occurrence:  Canto II (ii) Content:  Belinda arises to prepare for the day's social activities. After an elaborate ritual of dressing and primping, she travels on the Thames River of Hampton Court Palace, where a group of wealthy young societies are gathering for a party. Among them is the Baron, who has already made up his mind to steal a lock of Belinda's hair. At party, the Baron takes up a pair of scissors and cuts off the coveted lock of Belinda's hair. Belinda is furious. She initiates a scuffle between the ladies and the gentlemen to recover the severed curl. The lock is lost in the confusion of this mock battle. EXPLANATION       In these line

Goe and catche a falling starre, Get with child a mandrake roote, Tell me where all past years are, Or who cleft the devil's foot, Teach me to heare Mermaids singing, Or to keep off envies stinging, Goe and catche ......... keep off envies stinging, REFERENCE (i) Poem:  Song: Go and Catch a Falling Star (ii) Poet:  John Donne CONTEXT (i) Occurrence:  Stanza 1 (Line 1-6/27) (ii) Content:  The reader is told to do seven impossible tasks; catching a falling star, begetting a child on a mandrake root, memory of past years, finding the name of the person who clove the Devil's foot, listening to the music of mermaids, changing human nature, and finding out the climate which would promote man's honesty. Just as it is impossible to do these jobs, in the same way it is impossible to find a "true and fair" woman even after a lifetime travels. The poet wishes he could go and see such a woman if she existed, but he knows that she would turn false by the time he got there. EXP

Know further yet: whoever fair and chaste Rejects mankind, is by some sylph embraced. For spirits, freed from mortal laws, with ease Assume what sexes and what shapes they please. Know further yet ........ what shapes they please. REFERENCE (i) Poem:  The Rape of the Lock (ii) Poet:  Alexander Pope CONTEXT (i) Occurrence:  Canto I (ii) Content:  Belinda arises to prepare for the day's social activities. After an elaborate ritual of dressing and primping, she travels on the Thames River of Hampton Court Palace, where a group of wealthy young societies are gathering for a party. Among them is the Baron, who has already made up his mind to steal a lock of Belinda's hair. At party, the Baron takes up a pair of scissors and cuts off the coveted lock of Belinda's hair. Belinda is furious. She initiates a scuffle between the ladies and the gentlemen to recover the severed curl. The lock is lost in the confusion of this mock battle. EXPLANATION      In these lines the poet describe

If our two loves be one, or thou and I Love so alike that none doe slacken, none can die. If our two loves ......... none can die. REFERENCE (i) Poem:  The Good-Morrow (ii) Poet:  John Donne CONTEXT (i) Occurrence:  Stanza 3 (Lines 20- 21/ 21) (ii) Content:  This poem is considered to be one of the best poems belonging to the metaphysical school of poetry. It describes the poet's profligate past and his present spiritual awakening. The subject is love, love seen as an intense, absolute experience, which isolates the lovers from reality and gives them a different kind of awareness; a simultaneous narrowing and widening of reality. This perfect love is immortal and it makes the lovers immortal too. EXPLANATION       In these lines the poet has beautifully applied a metaphor of eternal love . He says that if the total love which is formed with the love of each of the members of the couple is in perfect proportion, that love will be a perfect body, a healthy heavenly being, and it will