In the poem Ode on a Grecian Urn, John Keats uses imagery, symbolism, and tone to advance the theme of forbidden love. An assemblage of vigorous passion is compellingly portrayed on cold, motionless stone numerous times throughout the poem. Keats used the urn as a colorful pallet in which to paint a tragic love saga. The wistful scenery and naïve undertone do not prepare the reader for the terror and wild sexuality unleashed in …showed first 75 words of 757 total…

…showed last 75 words of 757 total…from a wondrous tale of true love, to an emotionally tragic love saga, it is evident that there is always a price to pay when it comes to honest passion. However, no matter what penalty is inflicted, one thing is for certain – hope. The viewer was given one blissful moment while viewing the urn to realize that out of tragedy will always come hope. Knowing that one-day, the two lovers would undoubtedly be together forever.