Compare and contrast the imagery in “To His Coy Mistress” and “The Sun Rising”, and draw some conclusions about the fresh vitality that the Metaphysical poets brought to their art The imagery used in ‘To His Coy Mistress’ can be contrasted in different parts of the poem. On the whole the poem can be divided into 3 parts. The first uses imagery in a positive manner to describe his love for the women. An example of …showed first 75 words of 576 total…

…showed last 75 words of 576 total…used in both of these poems is original and give the readers a new perspective. Who would have thought of the interaction of the sun’s rays on earth as works of “art”. In comparison the way Marvell describes time as a “winged Chariot” is also refreshing. The imagery used in the poems are very good at creating a picture in the mind of the reader so that ideas and feeling are conveyed more vividly.