Margaret, “Margaret”
Margaret is the subject of this poem and the object of the narrator’s affections. Though little is known about Margaret—other than her physical attributes and cold personality—it is clear that she has captured the eyes and heat of the narrator. According to the narrator, her physical beauty is unmatched. She has piercing eyes, golden hair, and rosy cheeks. All of her physical beauty, however, is overshadowed by her cold and unfriendly personality. Despite the fact that Margaret is cruel and unkind, the narrator cannot completely forget how he/she loves her.
Narrator, “Margaret”
Though the gender of the narrator is unknown, it is clear that he or she is madly in love with a woman named Margaret. All that is known of Margaret is that she has stunningly beautiful features but a cruel heart and personality. In spite of Margaret’s cruelty, the narrator finds him or herself unable to dismiss her complete due to the fact that her physical attributes are so captivating.
Narrator, “For He Was a Scotch and So Was She”
The narrator of this poem serves as an observer. He or she witnesses the lives of the two loves that are subject of the poem and then reports upon their lives to the reader. The narrator comments on the fact that this young couple loved each other madly, deeply, and purely. In fact, he/she believes that the couple are likely still loving each other in Heaven. In this way, the narrator serves to tell this young couple’s story and validate their love.
Young Couple, “For He Was a Scotch and So Was She”
Little is known about the individual man and woman that comprise the couple in this poem. From the narrator, it is learned that the two are genuinely, madly in love. Per the title of the poem, both are also Scotch and this past ties them together and strengthens their bond. Though the couple have the odd argument and spat, they are fiercely private and dedicated to each other. This dedication allows their relationship to thrive.
Narrator, “Her Portrait”
The narrator of this short poem describes the unmistakably beauty of a young girl, whose features are so striking the narrator is convinced she must have been hand-painted by God—or Love—Himself. The narrator speaks of this girl because her beauty was so striking that this young woman would light up the lives of those around her and brighten their memories. Her kindness and youthful beautiful are a point of light and joy in the lives of others.
Young Girl, “Her Portrait”
Though the young girl in this poem is never named, her beauty and youthful gentility are the subject. The narrator describes the young girl as being so beautiful that she looks as if she was hand-painted by God. She is described as having a head full of beautiful, golden curls and rosy cheeks. Her eyes are tender and her lips, when they curve into a smile, instill in others an instant sense of joy and happiness.
