Discussion Starter for Rochester's"The Imperfect Enjoyment"
John Wilmot, Second Earl of Rochester.
Random Notes:
The word "kindness" (line 4) means "kindred emotions."
line 38: Rochester was a famous rake, who died at age 33 of a STD, but "ten thousand maids" sounds like an exaggeration; even "ten thousand human beings of either sex and all degrees of experience" sounds like an exaggeration.
Factual Questions:
Identify the "Thou" being addressed in line 45.
Discusssion Questions:
What would have made the "Enjoyment" perfect?
What is the tone of this poem? Are we supposed to smile?
What is Rochester's view of Men's sexual attitudes?
