How does John Milton link the mirth of "L'Allegro" with melancholy of "IL pensoroso" in these two excerpts? In notes,
with many a winding bout Of linked sweetnes long drawn out,
With wanton heed, and giddy cunning, The melting voice through
mazes running; Untwisting all the chains that tie The hidden soul
of harmony. (from "L'Allegro") To the ful voic'd Quire below, In
Service high, and Anthems cleer, As may with sweetnes, throUgh
mine ear, Dissolve me into extasies, And bring all Heav'n before
mine eyes. And may at last my weary age Find out the peaceful
hermitage, (from "l Penseroso") 1. He suggests that both mirth
and melancholy make human life peaceful. 2. He suggests that
both mirth and melancholy put human life under the authority of
God. 3. He links melancholy and mirth by saying they both help
people find their true nature and soul. 4. He uses musical imagery
to show that both mirth and melancholy lead to satisfying ends.
5. He uses the concept of careless youth and wise old age to
show that mirth and melancholy are interlinked.