Question

Answer the following question in 40 - 50 words:

How does the tone of the poet in the poem ‘For Anne Gregory’ highlight the distinction between external beauty and inner worth?

Answer 1

The poet uses a playful yet ironic tone to highlight that humans are often captivated by “yellow hair,” or external beauty. By stating that only God can love someone for themselves alone, he underscores the superficiality of human desire and the rare, spiritual nature of valuing inner worth.