On Being Asked What Was the ‘Origin of Love’
On Being Asked What Was the ‘Origin of Love’ - meaning Summary
Love Born at First Sight
Byron refuses metaphysical speculation and gives a plain, personal account: love is born instantly upon seeing the beloved. The speaker treats the question as cruel because the evidence is visible in looks and gestures. Asked how love will end, he predicts prolonged, silent suffering rather than resolution, and concludes that this love will endure until his own death. The tone is intimate, melancholic, and resigned.
Read Complete AnalysesThe ‘Origin of Love!’–Ah why That cruel question ask of me, When thou may’st read in many an eye He starts to life on seeing thee? And should’st thou seek his end to know: My heart forebodes, my fears foresee He’ll linger long in silent woe; But live–until I cease to be.
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