The Canonization Questions

Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.

  1. How would you characterize the relationship between the speaker and the person he's addressing in this poem?
  2. Is this speaker a fan of love, or just a fan of his own relationship? How can you tell?
  3. What is the best way to love, according to the speaker? Do you agree with his assessment? Why or why not?
  4. What is the relationship between love and religion in this poem?
  5. What is the relationship between poetry and immortality, according to this poem?