78.2k views
2 votes
Identify and interpret a conceit that the speaker in "Song" uses to reassure his beloved. Explain what things are being compared.

1 Answer

6 votes
In order to reassure his beloved he says his reason for leaving is not due to him becoming tired or bored with her. He is explaining that his departure will be like imagining a death, the loss will be the same.
User Tzovourn
by
8.6k points