Question

In the final stanza of the Burns poem, we discover that the lovers are soon to be parted. What effect, if any, do you suppose this impending separation is having on the couple’s love? What do you think might be causing the separation? *
Pop Song/ Robert Burns

Answer 1

The final stanza of the Burns poem has some reassurance in the love of the speaker, but he still believes that time and distance shall cause a separation.

• The poem referred in the question is A red red rose by Robert Burns.
• In the final stanza of the poem, there may be some effects from the impending separation.
• As per the poet the effect can be that, the love of both needs to wait patiently until the lover's return. Due to time and distance their love can fade away and become blurred.

Answer 2

Answer: In the last part of the Burns poem, the speaker believes their love will last, but they know they will eventually have to separate because of time and distance. The speaker understands that things outside of their control could keep them apart, even though they love each other.