Death Be Not Proud--Analyze the Poem

~How does John Donne feel about death?


~What is this poem's message?


~What tone or mood would you say accurately captures this poem?


~What evidence can you find to show Donne's attitude about death?


~How does he validate his feelings?


~What are any questions you have for Death or John Donne?

Hey John......

Hey Death.....

About the book

Explore The Book Thief website. What are your thoughts ideas as you read about the book and what others think? Do you have any questions before we begin? How do you think Death relates to this book and the style of writing?

~POEM~

Death Be Not Proud by John Donne

About John Donne

Pre-Reading

Think of things you have always wanted to say to a person or different people but just never had the courage. Considering there are no consequences for what is said, choose someone or 5 different people you would like or have always wanted to say something to whether it's positive or negative. Keep in mind these are things or ideas you normally wouldn't have the guts or courage to say but there are no consequences and you do not have to specify names.