Rape Of St. Agnes

A Comparison of The Rape of Lock and The Eve of St. Agnes

The differences between eighteenth-century literature and romantic poems,

with respect to history is seen through the works of John Keats and Alexander

Pope. Two important works are, "The Rape of Lock" and "The Eve of St. Agnes." Alexander Pope

takes his readers on a hatred filled epic. A robust piece of literature and

love induced psychoses in, "The Rape of Lock." On the other hand, "The Eve of

St. Agnes" told a tale of life, love, death, and eternal fate in heaven. These

two brilliant writers have given two magnificent poems. Pope exhibits many

characteristics of a narcissistic human being. His independence in life shows

through

In comparison with Pope, Keats has distinguished himself

in his writing. Pope relies on old myths and obscure legends in order to

achieve his outcome of clarity. Each writer has their own hero of the day. In

each writer's mind is the idea that one can be g-d through their own scripture.

Each must be excused for not always being able to know what is still real and

what is fiction in life. Their expensive minds have brought their own personal

truth to light. Can they hear the crying of their love sick pasts? In classic

style, Pope has brought dreams to reality. While Keats has more realistically

attended to his personal experiences. In addition to women, love, g-d, sex,

soul, mind, and body, Keats and Pope have taken different outlooks on many

similar issues. Keats has given the reader a more intense feeling of desire and

lust, then Pope. However, when myth and love collide Alexander Pope has

answered with his tale of g-d's, angels and afterlife. As an empirical

narcissistic person, I have romanticized about the romances Keats has described.

His inner thoughts are more clear, then those of Pope. Additionally, Pope

Now, viewing both works in detail has

brought out an arousal of insecurity and misunderstood quality. However, each

has distinguished its own identity by its style.

Referring back to the comparison of Pope and Keats styles can be quite

an enhancement upon the cerebral context in each poem. Pope has strictly

concerned himself with literary merit, and ghostly apparitions of old tales that

haunt all writers of the possibility for brilliance. Keats however, has staked

his claim as a romantic idealist of love and thought. Mind, body and soul are

key factors in both of these works. Heaven is portrayed as a savior to man, and

an unforsaken goal for others. Spirituality reigns deep within the hearts of

both Keats and Pope. Consequence is not an issue, but the ability to repent

through words of wisdom is. This is what keeps Keats and Pope sane(As well as

many other writers, including myself). With wisdom comes age, and with desire

comes lust. Therefore, romantic poets need to be preserved for their tremendous

ability to stretch the common ability to comprehend all of life's trials