Question

“A red, red rose” what is the poem about? By Robert Burns

Answer 1

A Red, Red Rose by Robert Burns is a poem that deals with the theme of deep love and affection despite distance. The author draws on some literary device in order to express his ideas in a very emphatic manner. The use of a simile as in this example;“O my luve’s like a red, red rose” shows that the author compare the person he loves with a rose (something fragile, delicate and extremely beautiful ). In addition, he characterized the rose as red, that is the colour of passion and love. By repeating some words or phrases (parallel structure) through the poem the author highlight how deep are his emotions and feeling (“my dear”, “luve”).  At the end of the poem, the author says that he has to go, but he states he will come back in a very melancholic way. For him, it is crucial to states that no matter how long he will be his affection to her will not last.