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By 常雨晗 12-08 32次浏览

As a metaphysical poem, how does "Death, Be Not Proud" reflect the characteristics of metaphysical poetry, and what makes it relevant to modern readers?

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  • 刘馨怡 12-08

    Death, Be Not Proud reflects core characteristics of metaphysical poetry through its use of conceit (the extended metaphor that frames death as a powerless, mortal-like figure rather than a fearsome conqueror), its argumentative structure that challenges death’s supposed supremacy with logical claims (e.g., death is a slave to fate, chance, kings, and desperate men; those who “die” merely enter eternal life, rendering death itself “dead”), and its blend of intellectual wit and spiritual intensity—hallmarks of metaphysical verse that prioritize reasoned debate over decorative imagery. For modern readers, its relevance lies in its timeless rejection of mortality’s terror: it reframes death not as an end but as a transient, trivial step toward transcendence, offering comfort and empowerment to anyone grappling with fear of loss, impermanence, or the unknown in contemporary life.

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