How Do I Love Thee

Poetry | Elizabeth Barrett Browning
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What idea about the speaker s character in How Do I Love Thee Elizabeth Barrett Browning s - How Do I Love Thee is a heartfelt sonnet about love The speaker deeply expresses her feelings for her beloved Her words reveal not only her love but also her character Through this poem we see her as a devoted pure and emotional person Devotion to Love The speaker shows complete dedication to her beloved She says nbsp I love thee to the depth and breadth and height nbsp My soul can reach nbsp This means her love is endless and covers every part of her life Such deep devotion reflects her loyal and caring nature She does not hold anything back in her love Purity and Honesty Her love is pure and honest She says nbsp I love thee freely as men strive for right nbsp I love thee purely as

they turn from praise nbsp This shows her love is without selfishness or desire for recognition It reflects her noble character She loves not for gain but because her heart is true and kind Strong Emotions and Faith The speaker is very emotional and full of faith She says she loves with The passion put to use nbsp In my old griefs and with my childhood s faith nbsp This shows how she connects her love to past emotions and innocent faith It also shows her hopeful and emotional personality as she believes her love will continue even after death The speaker in the poem is a deeply devoted pure-hearted and emotional person Her words reveal not only her love but also her inner strength and faith This sonnet celebrates a love that is eternal and full of goodness

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