What Was John Donne's Intent Behind His Poem "Batter My

question 28

Multiple Choice

What was John Donne's intent behind his poem "Batter My Heart"?

• A) to capture the experience of Saul at the moment of conversion
• B) to demonstrate the sensual nature of chiaroscuro
• C) to appeal to the theatrical nature of the viewer
• D) to compare the biblical conversion to the current political state of the Church

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