First Love

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

What is the fever of first love?

The fever of first love is a feeling of intense passion and excitement experienced when one falls in love for the first time.

What are some characteristics of being twenty-one?

Some characteristics of being twenty-one include feeling vulnerable, easily bruised, and having little fears without foundation.

What is the narrator's memory of Monte Carlo?

The narrator has forgotten many details about Monte Carlo, including the morning drives, where they went, and their conversations.

How did the narrator feel when seeing the person in the driver's seat?

The narrator felt excited and eager to be with the person in the driver's seat and couldn't wait to join them. Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator remember about their interactions with the commissionaire?

The narrator remembers brushing past the swing doors before the commissionaire could assist them and being in a rush to meet the person in the driver's seat. Signup and view all the answers

What is the theme of the poem "First Love" by Brian Patten?

"First Love" is about the intense and all-consuming experience of falling in love for the first time. Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the emotions described in the poem?

The poem describes emotions such as excitement, infatuation, fear, and obsession. Signup and view all the answers

How does the narrator feel when he cannot see the person he loves for two nights?

The narrator feels as if a long time has passed, as if it has been a century. Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator feel when he sees the person he loves?

The narrator feels hopelessly in love and sick with it. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the narrator believe that his love for the person will last forever?

The narrator believes his love will last forever because it is his first love and he is ignorant of the possibility of it ending. Signup and view all the answers