To His Coy Mistress - Andrew and Marvell The Flea - Richard Donne :: English Literature

To His Coy Mistress - AndrewMarvell The Flea - RichardDonne Which of the two poets is much likely to succeed in the seduction ofthe two women?At starting line glance it seemed to me obvious that Marvell wouldunquestionably be more successful in seducing the woman. Marvellbecause he shows more emotion and sincerity (baring the second stanza)towards the woman who he is talking to, however after consideringDonnes unorthodox approach I was into rethinking my decision. I dobelieve however that both men are not as genuine as they look in theirattempts to show their love for the women.Donne starts finish off well in his poem well the character is bright buffoonish andintimate. He praises the girl and says that if they had all the timein the world thus he wouldnt mind waiting until she loved him. (Hadwe but world complete and time, This Coyness lady would be no crime).This to me is a good mood to start, he Marvell keeps the tone light antaffectionate and emotional (For, doll you b e this state, and norwould I love at lower rate.) On the new(prenominal) hand he raises tho herphysical beauties and there is no mention of her personality (Twohundred to adore each breast but xxx thousand to the rest).Although it keeps an intimate mood it gives a hint that he only wantsher for her body i.e. to have sex, and he does not really love her andthis could be a vital mistake. Marvell shows a severe sense ofsincerity in the last two lines of the second stanza. He moves a modefrom the playful & sexually teasing tone to a more affectionate andloving tone. I believe this is to show a sense of admiration for thewoman (For, lady, you deserve this state Nor would I love at lowerrate)The language utilize in the second stanza, together with some strongimagery changes the tone dramatically. The tone is now chilled dark atin a way aggressive (my echoing song then worms shall try That long preserve virginity and your quaint honour turned to dust.). Thisbrings the woman who he is speaking to spur from the fantasy worldwhich he talks of in the first stanza, and moxie to reality. He remindsthe woman that life does not last forever and they mustiness make the most of their lives. (Times winged chariot hurrying near). In my thinking although this stanza adds an edge to the poem, it severely damages his chances of seducing the woman.The first four lines of the stanza are packed with positive and