| Front | John Donne The Flea Explore: 'This flea is you and I, and this Our marriage bed, and marriage temple is;' x4 |
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| Back | •example of scarce enjambment present •caesura directs woman's attention towards 'bed' & thus activities which happen there •'temple' - in having sex they will be elevated sacredly and their love will be consecrated - speaker believes have God's blessing & adultery overlooked •union inside flea translates to marriage union => emotional + sentimental appeal. Could this show religious exploitation for sexual fulfillment? |
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