The Broken Heart Questions

Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.

  1. Does the speaker regret his experience of being in love? How can you tell?
  2. Whom or what does the speaker blame for his heart being broken—Love or "thee"? How can you tell?
  3. How would you characterize the speaker's relationship with the "thee" in this poem? What parts of the poem give you your ideas?
  4. Does the speaker find anything of value in being in love? How can you tell?