The Philosophy of Life and Death : A Comparison Between Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Journal Title: Notions A Journal of English Literature - Year 2017, Vol 0, Issue 4
Abstract
Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning are great thinkers and have faith in Almighty God and the existence of eternal soul. Their works present their philosophical thoughts regarding life and death. Both are optimistic and have faith in the creation of God. Their poems answer the questions — What is the aim of life? Why are we sent to the world? Is soul immortal ? Should a person be afraid of death? Is this world real? As realists, they are not afraid of death and welcome each rebuff throughout life. To them, God is supreme and rules everywhere. Yet spiritualism is the only subject about which they have different views as Elizabeth Barrett is too credulous and Robert Browning has a questioning attitude. Yet they tolerate each other’s attitude. Both have high conception of life and its purposes as it is a precious gift of God to man. He believes that one should have firm faith in God and try to get one’s aims of life. However, she has no intention to become a controversialist as she believes that there is a little revolt in all religious societies and people have different beliefs regarding faith and religion. She regards herself a dissenter and expresses her views regarding empty rituals and orthodox and traditional beliefs as she is not ready to accept dogmas and orthodox conventions. She has great respect for the Bible and admires the good works of religious societies and missionaries. When they lose something or get failure in life, they begin to lose faith in Him and His mercy. She encourages them to be hopeful and have faith in Him. Both regard sorrow as an integral part of life and it is not proper to weep and curse God. Life is a blending of joys and sorrows and these troubles and sorrows of life impart knowledge to people to realize the truth.
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Dr. Harsha Sharma
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