The Journal of English Literary History indicates that "The image of little Tc in a perspective of flowers" is characteristic of the poem of Marvell both in its complexity and in its subtle use of superficially "romantic" or decorative details The degree to which Marvell uses figurative poetic details and symbols to portray common concerns throughout his poetry is what has elevated him to legendary status. discussed and particularly highlighted in “The Image of Little TC in a Flower Perspective” are; the loss of innocence and the fall of man from the prelapsarian world. Furthermore, to portray these ideas, Marvell uses the poetic method of floral imagery for readers to gain a sense of natural wonder and desperation. Say No to Plagiarism Get a Tailored Essay on “Why Violent Video Games Should Not Be Banned” Get an Original Essay Getting Started “The image of little TC in perspective ". of Flowers', Marvell uses the metaphor of a 'nymph' to describe a little girl, believed to be Theophilia Cornewell. This introduces the theme of innocence right from the start as within the phrase "This nymph begins", the image of an ancient arboreal creature is created and TC is given a certain divinity. Furthermore, the use of the word "nymph" implies virginity and purity as the beautiful nature these creatures inhabit has been left untouched by the evil gods. The use of 'nymph' imagery is particularly suited to the 'green grass that loves to lie', as Marvell not only creates the sense of a pure being, wandering around a garden with little to worry about. He also uses the alliteration of the euphonious “g” to lull the reader into a sense of calm. This theme harks back to one of Marvell's original beliefs, that of the Platonic vision of an uncontaminated soul. The little TC in the first stanza represents the soul that exists in the world of forms, in the Christian case, heaven. We will soon realize that, as Barbara Everett suggests, the length of the title is perhaps "bigger than the little girl to whom the poem is dedicated". We learn that the evils of the world force the soul to lose its purity, much like the Platonic Soul which becomes deformed upon entering the world of 'Nouminas' (humanity). Ian Ousby suggests that we are dealing with "a complicated contemplation of innocence" and this is exemplified in the phrase "green grass that loves to lie", as the inverted syntax of the phrase places "green" as the subject. This could very well refer to the serpent that deceived Adam in the Garden of Eden, just as sexual desires deceive little TC into a world of domination and impurity. Furthermore, the sibilance throughout the verse further suggests the impending loss of innocence towards external desires. Finally, the ambiguity of the word "lie" leads the reader to believe that this first depicted innocence may well be a facade, exemplified by "Let me fuck" in Stanza 3. This idea, the loss of innocence, is seen depicted in ' The Nymph laments the death of her Faun' through similar depictions. In this poem, the speaker is a nymph mourning the death of her fawn. It begins similarly, with the nymph crying out that a band of "unrestrained soldiers" have shot her fawn "and it will die." Note that the fawn never harmed these men. Just as in "...little TC...", the fawn is described as a "leaping grace" in the garden, an image that creates the feeling of a small child, galloping through a forest clearing. Furthermore, Marvell associates the nymph and her fawn with white, presumably the color of purity. This further representation of innocence makes us regret itfurther this loss of innocence when it is harshly trampled by the intrusion of men. This general concern with innocence, discussed so frequently in Marvell's poetry and exemplified by the nymph's description of the calm and innocence of the fawn in her garden, may well resonate with her views of Charles I as he faced his executioner, a man , facing the definitive loss of innocence. Marvell's concern with innocence is strongly linked to his concern with man's fall from the prelapsarian world. Joseph H Summers stated that "The picture of the little TC in a Perspective of Flowers is not a pretty nonsense that has somehow gone awry." It is a beautiful poem and clarifies Marvell's central view of man and nature. This can be seen vividly in two distinct images. First, the idea that "his golden days" preceded the outward interruptions of hedonistic pleasures such as the pursuit of "triumph over hearts." This image seems to strongly allude to life before the fall of man. The Garden of Eden was indeed free from the desire and diabolical pleasures that are consistently depicted throughout Marvell's poetry, particularly in "A Dialogue Between the Soul Resolved and the Pleasures Created." This prelapsarian worldview is further represented through “give them names,” where TC walks through the garden naming the “wildest flowers.” This is very similar to the taxonomy that Adam gave by naming all the flowers in the Garden of Eden, a symbol of the immense knowledge that God gave him before the fall, in contrast to the weak epistemology that we are offered now. The overall effect of the images of prelapsarian life is to suggest the immense struggles of hedonism and purposelessness that we face today in a world where in reality, ethics and respect for the "word of God" should reign supreme . .Further references to the fall of man are found throughout Marvell's poetry, particularly in "The Garden" and "Bermuda." As Frank Kermode suggests, the title "The Garden" alludes to the "earthly paradise", most commonly, the Garden of Eden. From this, Marvell goes on to paint the picture of abundance and opulence that can be found through the pastoral poetry in stanza 5. That is, through the descriptions of "ripe apples" that "fall on my head." This not only exemplifies the beauty and perfection of "ripe" apples, but also the "drop" that follows when we try to take advantage of the perfection of the lords. Furthermore, in 'Bermuda', the small island exemplifies the earthly paradise, which could only be achieved during the prelapsarian era. The idea that the island "throws melons at our feet" further suggests the perfection of the Garden of Eden's opulence before the apple of knowledge was stolen. The overall effect is the anguish of human beings at our inability to reach the "heaven on earth" that was once felt in the time of Adam. Finally, a common poetic theme used throughout Marvell's work is metaphors, represented through various flowers. In "The Portrait of Little TC in a Flower's Perspective," we are told that it is 'only with roses' that TC 'plays'. The meaning of the rose is that it symbolizes love, affection and beauty. For example, in "A Little Budding Rose" by Emily Bronte, the poet compares the rose to love. It is a common poetic technique that in this poem has the effect of suggesting that TC will soon play with men's hearts, just as she plays. with roses. Furthermore, metaphors drawn from flowers are seen in 'The Lawnmower versus the Gardens' where 'The white tulip was sought for its complexion. 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