Is the poet optimistic or pessimistic? Justify your opinion.

How does the poet feel about love? Provide examples.

Provide examples of the poet's religious views.

Compare and contrast the Jesus Christ that is depicted in poem five of the first section and "Christ Climbed Down" of the second section.

What does the poet say about poets and poetry?

Explain the view given of modern love and sex.

Provide three examples of seeming contradictions in the poet's views.