In "To His Coy Mistress" by Andrew Marvell, the narrator tells the lady that she deserves a glorious amount of attention. His remarks of high accord attempt to soften her up so he can get what he really wants: sex. In "To His Coy Mistress" one finds more lust than love. The narrator showers her with praise and explains the depth of his love in order to get the romance started. His justification for action now is "The Grave's a fine and private place, But none I think do there embrace."(Marvell) He reasons to make the coy mistress feel more at ease.
The passion of his love for the coy mistress is incredible. He would praise her if given the chance for thirty thousand years and then some more. The power of his love grows tired by her slow pace in this relationship. He dedicates years to the celebration of her body and finishes with her heart, saving the best for last. He compares her value with the necessity of the sun to the earth. He would never love another unless the young woman fits that requirement. After softening up this coy mistress, he tells her how "time is of the essence and bound to expire."(Marvell) The narrator informs this beauty that there are no earthly pleasures after she dies. He wants her to give in to him now, while she is still young. He wants to have sex with her now before age destroys her beauty. He enjoys her young glorious body. The combination of two spirits sharing pleasure throughout their lives is the closing thought for her to decide upon.
Marvell, Andrew. "To His Coy Mistress" Study guide. English 1102.044, University of South Florida. G. R. Lucas. Tampa, FL, 1996