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 more likely to succeed in the seduction ofthe two women?At first glance it seemed to me self-explanatory 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 by and by consideringDonnes unorthodox approach I was into rethinking my decision. I dobelieve however that both men are not as genuine as they odour in theirattempts to show their love for the women.Donne starts off well in his poem well the tone is bright humorous andintimate. He praises the girl and says that if they had all the timein the world then he wouldnt mind waiting until she loved him. (Hadwe but world enough and time, This Coyness lady would be no crime).This to me is a near way to start, he Marvell keeps the tone light antaffectionate and emotional (For, Lady you deserve this state , and norwould I love at lower rate.) On the some other hand he mentions only herphysical beauties and there is no mention of her personality (Twohundred to adore each breast but thirty kelvin 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 full of life mistake. Marvell shows a severe sense ofsincerity in the last two lines of the second stanza. He moves awayfrom 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 used 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 longpreserved virginity and your quaint honour turned to dust.). Thisbrings the woman who he is communicate to back from the fantasy worldwhich he talks of in the first stanza, and back to reality. He remindsthe woman that life does not last forever and they essential make the most of their lives. (Times winged chariot hurrying near). In my opinion 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 overconfident and