Discussion Topic
Qualities and theme of "Bright Star! Would I Were as Steadfast as Thou Art"
Summary:
In "Bright Star! Would I Were as Steadfast as Thou Art," John Keats explores themes of eternal love and unchanging beauty. The qualities of the poem include its rich imagery and contemplative tone, which reflect the speaker's desire for the steadfastness and permanence of the star, contrasting with the transient nature of human life and relationships.
What qualities does the star possess in "Bright Star! Would I Were as Steadfast as Thou Art"?
The main quality of the star is that it is eternal. We can see this in the poet's use of the word "steadfast" and in his use of the actual word "eternal" to describe the way that the star watches over the world. This quality is very important for the main point of the poem.
The point of the poem, of course, is the idea that the speaker wants his love to be eternal and steadfast. Because he wants his love to be this way, he compares it to the star and he makes the eternal nature of the star (as opposed to its brightness) the major quality of the star that he emphasizes.
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