Question

What idea is conveyed by the line “Our two souls therefore, which are one”?

• A. They have become physically inseparable
• B. They are in conflict with each other
• C. They are spiritually united despite distance
• D. They are experiencing a romantic breakup

Answer 1

Answer:

C. They are spiritually united despite distance

• The line “Our two souls therefore, which are one” expresses a central theme of A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning—the idea of a spiritual and eternal bond between two lovers.

• John Donne argues that although he and his beloved may be physically apart, their souls remain deeply connected as one.