How do these poets view women? what other symbols do they use to portray women? how do each of the author’s choice of symbols reinforce their culture’s view of women? consider when these poems were written: the society, social structure, and the role of women.

herrick's “to the virgins, to make much of time.”, views women as needing to find a husband otherwise they may "tarry". they use "when youth and blood are warmer; " to describe women as beautiful and young. in marvell’s “to his coy mistress.”, he views the women he's writing about as a goddess. he writes, "thy beauty shall no more be found; ". he symbols his love for her by telling her, "a hundred years should go to praise thine eyes, and on thy forehead gaze; two hundred to adore each breast, but thirty thousand to the rest; an age at least to every part, and the last age should show your heart. for, lady, you deserve this state, nor would i love at lower rate." andrew marvell's poem was published in 1681 in winestead, uk. back then women were praised for their beauty and feminine charm. robert herrick was born and raised in cheapside, city of london, united kingdom. his poem was published in the 17th century. women were very important in the 17th century. they run the house and even the family business while the men were away.

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