Sea Rose Questions

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

  1. How does H.D.'s take on the sea rose compare to traditional literary depictions of roses?
  2. Do you think that the speaker likes sea roses better than other kinds of flowers? Why or why not?
  3. Do you think that the sea rose is beautiful? How can you tell?
  4. How would this poem be different if it were about a wild rose? Why does the sea seem important here?