Talk:The Clod and the Pebble

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Analysis

There really should be an analysis of the poem. This need further developing and this is just a thought:

It links the the images of lovers with manipulative characteristics. The "Clod" is a selfless symbol that gives love to others, but suffers a inner-turmoil where it is manipulated; the "Pebble" is a selfish symbol that attempts show love to others, but as a result manipulates others and "bind[s] another to its delight".

The depictions of these two symbols representing lovers is signified by the diptych structure, where the first stanza is denotes a altruistic character, shown by "Love seeker not itself to please". Conversely, the third stanza is constructive towards a narcissistic character, shown by "Love seeketh only itself to please".

(Lord Shivan (talk) 20:35, 11 September 2008 (UTC))[reply]

Sadly comments above would surely constitute original research? 82.16.99.131 (talk) 12:32, 23 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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