Literary Reaction Journal 1

A Red, Red Rose by Robert Burns

I. Summary
About the poem My Love is Like a Red Red Rose is a 1794 song in scots by Robert Burns based on traditional sources.


II. Reaction

1. Imagery
There are many strong images in this poem. For example, Burns says he will love his lover until my dear till a the seas gang dry my dear.

2. Simile
Burns uses many similies. For example, he says his lover's love is like a rose, or like a melody. These similies help us understand his deep, deep, deep, deep love for this woman.

3. Connotation
Burns uses words that communicate his feelings very well. For example, he says his lover's is like a rose, or like a melody.These words show his feeling of very strong love.

4. General Opinion
I think about tihis poem is moved.Because,Burns is express his ideas well in poem.