18h 23min, jan 26, 1633 y - Publication of The Ecstasy
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In this poem, John is arguing that the only way lovers can truly be connected is through sex and physical connection. He explains that their souls have connected in a way that the only thing left to do is a physical connection. The theme of the Ecstacy is pure/spiritual love and the tone is T romantically combined with tenderness. The speaker is arguing that sex is the only way to truly achieve pure love. He thinks that physical connection is the final step to achieving real spiritual love. He expresses the ideas of faithful love and trust as the poem is relatable.
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