A BACHELOR TO A MARRIED FLIRT

Series: Poems of Purpose

Ella Wheeler Wilcox

The poem explores the theme of temptation and morality through a conversation between a married woman and a bachelor who is flirting with her. The bachelor argues that marriage is a social convention that stifles individual freedom, while the married woman defends her commitment to her husband and family. Throughout their exchange, the poet highlights the tension between desire and responsibility, ultimately affirming the importance of marital fidelity. AI Generated Content

~1885 CE

Available in: English