Question

Justify the title of the poem ‘Meeting at Night’.(5 marks)​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Title of the poem

Robert Browning's poem, 'Meeting at Night' is about a secret journey of a lover to meet his beloved. The title emphasises the sense of secrecy. The lover overcomes all obstacles to meet his beloved.

Answer 2

'Meeting at Night' is a poem about just a lover's secretive voyage to meet his lover. The title reflects the vagueness of the story.

Explanation:

• The name highlights the opacity of the story.
• To see his beloved, the man crosses all difficulties.
• The title alludes to the two couples' secret connection in a poetic way.
• A secret affection is indicated by the late-night meets.
• The title also implies that a lover must face numerous risks in the dark in order to meet his beloved or attain his goal.