John Donne: Poems
John Donne : A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning
What is the metaphor of the compass in Donne's : A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning?
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The metaphor of the two compasses represents Donne's long distance relationship with his wife. The compasses symbolize the strength of two individuals, who are joined together in life (marriage).
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A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning
