

But Jane will give me her love yes - nobly, generously." Up the blood rushed to his face forth flashed the fire from his eyes erect he sprang he held is arms out but I evaded the embrace, and at once quitted the room" Similarly Jane and the speaker both say farewell despairingly as they split from their lovers "Farewell!" was the cry of my heart as I left him. The poem begins with the speaker bidding his lover farewell and at the same time mourning her departure. " Contrasting Mr Rochester is unable to accept Jane leaving and tries to get her to stay until she finally leaves, while the speaker accepts that they have split forever "Little Jane's love would have been my best reward," he answered "without it, my heart is broken. ‘Ae Fond Kiss’ by Robert Burns tells of the unfortunate parting of two lovers, and a speaker’s depression over the many parts of his life he is losing. "Deep in heart-wrung tears I'll pledge thee, "Oh Jane! My hope-my love-my life!" broke in anguish from his lips.

Provenance: Robert Burns (25 January 1759 21 July 1796), also known familiarly as Rabbie Burns, was a. "Love but her, and love for ever." Key Idea: Eternal separation Ae fond kiss, and then we sever!Īe fareweel, Alas, for ever! Both the speaker and Mr Rochester are left completely heart-broken when their lovers leave them "All happiness will be torn away with you" Music, Ae Fond Kiss, Robert Burns Composer, 1790.

Key Idea: Enduring love "Thine be ilka joy and treasure, Key Idea: Idealistic love I'll ne'er blame my partial fancy,
