Compare and contrast how the following two poems deal with the theme of separation from a loved one:
- The River Merchant’s Wife: A Letter by Ezra Pound(a translation from original by Li Po)
- A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning by John Donne
Focus on such aspects as imagery, symbolism, archetypes, mood, and characterization. Quote directly from the poems to support your points.
Forbidden Morning: Study Guide
The River Merchant’s Wife: Study Guide
The River Merchant’s Wife: Better Study Guide