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The Ecstasy" by John Donne Quiz

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According to John Donne, true love exists when:

only the souls are inextricably united

the bodies are inextricably united, but not the souls

both bodies and souls are inextricably united (correct)

the souls are independent of the bodies

In The Ecstasy, John Donne compares bodies to:

earth

stars

angels

planets (correct)

What does 'ecstasy' mean in the context of the poem?

An emotional outburst

A feeling of contentment

A state of physical attraction

A trance-like state in which the soul leaves the body (correct)

What strengthens spiritual love?

<p>The fusion of body and soul (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Donne's philosophy of love differs from Plato's in that Donne:

<p>Doesn't ignore the claims of the body (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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True love

A state where both bodies and souls are united.

Bodies compared to planets

In 'The Ecstasy', Donne likens bodies to celestial bodies.

Ecstasy in the poem

A trance-like state where the soul separates from the body.

Strength of spiritual love

Spiritual love is enhanced by the fusion of body and soul.

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Donne vs. Plato on love

Donne acknowledges the importance of the physical body in love, unlike Plato.

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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.