Delight in Disorder

Poetry | Robert Herrick

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Write a summary of Delight in Disorder In life we often admire perfection However sometimes it is the little flaws that make things truly beautiful In his poem Delight in Disorder Robert Herrick - shows that beauty can be found in small imperfections especially in the way we dress Herrick suggests that a little disorder can be more charming than perfect order The Beauty of Messy Clothes Herrick begins by describing a woman's dress He says a sweet disorder in the clothes makes them more attractive A loose piece of cloth or a lace that is not perfectly tied adds to the charm These small mistakes look more beautiful than a perfectly neat outfit Disorder is More Attractive The poet describes different parts of the woman's dress He says that a careless shoe-string or an untidy petticoat makes her look more interesting These little imperfections create a sense of wild

beauty which feels natural and free Perfection Can Be Boring Finally Herrick says that too much perfection in dress can be boring If every part of the dress is too neat and careful it loses its charm The small flaws make the dress more fun and exciting It is the little mistakes that catch the eye In this poem Herrick shows that beauty is not always in perfection Sometimes the little imperfections are what truly make something special

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