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According to John Donne, true love exists when:
According to John Donne, true love exists when:
In The Ecstasy, John Donne compares bodies to:
In The Ecstasy, John Donne compares bodies to:
What does 'ecstasy' mean in the context of the poem?
What does 'ecstasy' mean in the context of the poem?
What strengthens spiritual love?
What strengthens spiritual love?
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Donne's philosophy of love differs from Plato's in that Donne:
Donne's philosophy of love differs from Plato's in that Donne:
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Study Notes
John Donne's Concept of Love
- True love exists when two souls are united, and the bodies are merely a means to achieve this union.
- In The Ecstasy, John Donne compares bodies to earthly globes that reflect the beauty of the soul, emphasizing the primacy of the spiritual aspect of love.
- In the context of the poem, 'ecstasy' means a state of mystical or spiritual union, where the lovers transcend their physical boundaries.
- Spiritual love is strengthened by the mutual possession of each other's souls.
- Donne's philosophy of love differs from Plato's in that Donne argues that the soul and body are intertwined, and that true love can be achieved in this life, whereas Plato believed that the soul can only achieve true love after the death of the body.
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Test your understanding of John Donne's poem "The Ecstasy" with this PG-TRB English quiz. Explore the summary and critical analysis of the poem, delving into the unconventional ideas about love and the theme of pure, spiritual love existing in the bond of souls established by the bodies.
