Assignment: Write a narrative scene presenting the discussion between John and
Anne Donne as they consider the issue of his leaving on his journey. Base
your narrative on the information in the poem "A Valediction: Forbidding
Mourning." Consider the following questions as you develop your
narrative:
• What are the speaker's main points in the poem? Is Anne persuaded
by them-or does she not accept what the speaker is saying?
• Does the poem work to change Anne's feelings about her husband's
departure? If so, why? If not, why not?
Include these elements in your narrative:
• dialogue for both characters
• details and examples drawn from the poem
• a resolution that resolves the conflict between the characters