POEM ANALYSIS

Poem Analysis

Poem Analysis

Consider first the dominant theme of this poem by Ronsard: beauty. Throughout his work, the poet evokes the charms of a young woman begging her to enjoy it at the earliest, which is entirely consistent with the carpe diem mentality of the era.

In his poem, the author emphasizes the beauty of Cassandra. Indeed, he compares to that of a rose, as the personification follows: "The folds of her crimson dress / And her complexion like yours." (lines 5 and 6). This figure of speech, which is followed by comparison, gives human traits Rose, referring to her dress as ...