Analysis of "Dover Beach" by Matthew Arnold

Reading this poem brings out many deep emotion inside of me. Feeling of sadness and loneliness are just some of the few feelings I have. This poem is well written and is backed with many vivid imagery and clear metaphors. Mr. Arnold describes a number of settings and beauty in dover beach. This poem is written in free verse with no particular meter or beats to it. Mr. Arnold uses poetic language to carry out …

…meaning and it is filled with visual illusion. The poem ends in a happy, wishful ending -"Ah, love, let us be true." The ending gives readers hope- the future will be full of love. The idea of suffering is eternal, just as love is eternal is what I believe Mr. Arnold is trying to show. Life is full of uncertainty. Anything can happen, good or bad, but to continuously love someone, that is eternal.