Assignment: Symbolism in "The Sick Rose"

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Write a paragraph in which you discuss the symbolism in William Blake's "The Sick Rose".

  • Is the poem about England that is corrupted by politicians (the "worm")?
  • Is the poem about a prostitute that is infected with a sexual transmitted disease?
  • Is the poem about a virgin, that lost her virginity, maybe through rape?
  • Do you have another interpretation?
Motivate your answer.
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