sed. Finally, it is important to consider whether the gender
             of the poets has resulted in the different representations of love. A
             closer look at this issue will show that gender has not caused the changes,
             with this confirming that the changes seen are a result of changes in the
             The first poem that will be considered is Elizabeth Barrett
             Browning's sonnet "How Do I Love Thee'" Even though it was written in the
             19th century, this poem is still considered one of the great love sonnets.
             Before considering this poem, it is worth considering how it fits into the
             collection. It appears at the end of Browning's collection of poetry,
             where the first poem begins when she met her husband, with the remainder
             following the process as she falls in love. This includes that the first
             poems appear like Browning is quite sad and searching for something. One
             source describes the changes that occur from the first poem to the last
             saying, "Browning has shown that she has progressed from being quite sad
             and upset by her life to being very happy and content all because of the
             love of another and his love for her" (Walker). Now that the context of
             the poem has been provided, the poem can be considered in some detail. As
             noted, the poem is about her future husband, who she has fallen in love
             with. The poem begins with the line "How do I love thee' Let me count the
             ways." This sets the poem up as being directed to her future husband.
             This also sets the poem up as being a consideration of the love she feels.
             The next three lines are a good example of the Victorian approach to love:
             I love thee to the depth, and breadth, and height
             My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
             For the ends of being and ideal grace.
             The line referring to "depth," "breadth," and "height" suggests more than
             just the extent of her love. It also suggests how important love is to
             her. Along with the mention of...