Upon Some Distemper of Body
The poem references the pain of life and that when the narrator is mourning her life, she looks “up unto his Throne on high.” (Line 7) The line is a reference to god, she looks to god for help and healing. “Throne” (Line 7) is capitalized, signifying a name, a stock epithet, or a metaphor for the high place of god. Her pains are then dried away as she see the light. The poem underlines the importance of religion, and how god can save our souls. People today, who lack the belief in religion, can relate. Everyone looks up to someone for help, whether it’s a friend, or a parent, everyone has guidance.
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