What is the position of the poet What attitude does he show in his treatment of his subject matter George Herbert s poem The Collar shows deep struggle The poet speaks from his own pain He feels angry with his life He feels trapped His position is personal and emotional His attitude moves from anger to calm The Author s Position Subjective The poet speaks from his own heart He feels tired He feels he has lost joy He thinks his life has only pain He cries for freedom He says he will not obey He says he will break all the rules He wants a free life He thinks his heart is like a cage He says small fears have tied him He wants to run away He wants a new life His position is full of strong emotion He shows a mind that fights with itself He wants