Question

what is the effect of the worm on the rose?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Literally, a worm will feed upon a rose. Figuratively, a worm illustrates the decay of love. As the worm feeds, the rose, "love," dies. Therefore, one could state that one-sided love will never survive.

Answer 2

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The worm, therefore, is deadly. It is the worm which will leave the rose destroyed in its "bed of crimson joy." The rose, on the other hand, simply gives the worm something to "feed" upon. The rose provides sustenance for the worm. Figuratively, the rose represents a literal rose and a figurative image of love.