BIOL1008 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Conceit, Simile, Margaret Edson
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Module a: w;t and collection of poetry by john donne. The context, themes and values are remarkably similar in w;t by margaret edson and a collection of poetry written by john donne. Both texts explore the concepts of death and create metaphysical connections. Each text takes us on a metaphysical journey of philosophy, ethics and understanding. This idea is explored through the contexts of donne and edson within a juxtaposition of renaissance and 20th century post modernism. Both texts evaluate the significance and morality of death which are justified by the actions of donne and vivian. Bearing as they enquire and encounter the themes and ethics associated with death. Therefore creating a symbolic gesture of metaphysicality, religious, spiritual and individual redemption as they seek to comprehend the inevitable binding truth of death.
