25 English -- A Red, Red Rose

Why is the poet talking about separation in the poem? Is this a one-sided love? Or has the beloved betrayed the persona?

Why is the poet talking about separation in the poem? Is this a one-sided love? Or has the beloved betrayed the persona?

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A red , red rose is a poem written by Robert Burns as He was a romantic poet, his poem explains his love towards a girl he saw. That was his love at first sight. He dedicated this poem to her. He talks about separation as they are far from each other and it was a one sided love.

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To which two things does the speaker compare his love in first stanza?

The speaker compares his love to a red rose and melody in the first stanza.

What does the speaker promise in the second and third stanzas?

The speaker promises that he will love his beloved until the seas become dry, the rocks melt in the sun and he is alive.

What imagery does he use in his promise, and why do you think he uses such language?

In his promise, he uses hyperbolic imagery such as‘Till a’ the seas gang dry, my dear’ and ‘And the rocks melt wi’ the sun!’. I think he uses such language to show or express his love in a unique way.

In the last stanza, what event is about to happen by mentioning the number of miles?

In the last stanza, the speaker is about to die and is living his last breath .he tells his beloved that he will be back again and will be together even if they are ten thousand miles away.

What is the theme of the poem?

The poem's central theme is love's power.

What can you infer about the speaker's devotion to his beloved from the following lines?And I will come again, my love,Tho’ it were ten thousand mile

The speaker's love for his beloved appears to be pure.He expressed his love and devotion to his beloved even though he was counting his last breath. Even though he knew that now they will be separated but he still told her that he will come back again even if they are ten thousand miles away.