Both poets are Scottish 20th Century feminists. Both poets are female, which is unconventional because love poems are often written by male admirers to woo or compliment a female. Both poems have similarities as well as differences. Both poets are against Valentine’s Day, but Duffy seems to be more extreme in her hatred towards love. These poems mock Valentine’s Day, and in Duffy’s case, love in general. The poems I am comparing do not show the good side of love, nor were they written in order to charm anybody. The Metaphysicals intentions were not always honourable and were often exaggerated, and often used hyperboles by using conceits. It was known as using a “conceit”, often used in a very insincere way. Metaphysical poets used to compare their love to such things, in order to charm women. All of these things are usually linked to Valentine’s Day, and love in general.
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