Compare and contrast the imagery in "To His Coy Mistress" and "The Sun Rising", and
             draw some conclusions about the fresh vitality that the Metaphysical poets
             brought to their art
            
             The imagery used in 'To His Coy Mistress' can be contrasted in different parts of the poem. On the whole the poem can be divided into 3 parts. The first uses imagery in a positive manner to describe his love for the women. An example of this is, "My vegetable love should grow". The second part of the poem makes use of language that is very intense. An example of this is, "...then worms should try/ That long preserved virginity." The Third part of the poem uses imagery that is very passionate. An example of this is, " like amorous birds of prey".
            
             The use of imagery in 'The Sun Rising' can be contrasted to the use imagery in 'To His Coy Mistress'. In 'The Sun Mistress' the imagery is used in a consistent manner as to reflect John Donne's fondness for the sun. An example of how the sun makes shim feel is, "Shine hereto us, and thou art everywhere".
            
             The imagery in 'To His Coy Mistress' is much more detailed in comparison to 'The Sun Rising'. This is due to the fact that Andrew Marvell's poem is trying to manipulate a women into "giving herself to him, while 'The Sun Rising' is about the Sun.
            
             The imagery in 'To His Coy Mistress' is one of an extended metaphor. Whereas in 'The Sun Rising' the imagery is less metaphorical. The imagery used in 'The Sun Rising' is very refreshing and warm. An example of this is, " This bed thy centre is, these walls thy sphere"
            
             'To His Coy Mistress" includes the following-
             'My vegetable love should grow
             Vaster than empires and more slow"
             Here Marvell...