To Lucasta, Going to Wars

What is the main setting in the poem, To Lucasta, Going to Wars?

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The first setting, where the poem is taking place, is at home, presumably in England. This is less a literal place than an idea – a concept of safety, peace, and romantic love. Here, the speaker is with his mistress, Lucasta. She provides both physical and emotional comfort, represented by her “chaste breast and quiet mind” (2). The speaker remains rooted in his love for home even as he leaves for war.

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To Lucasta, Going to Wars, BookRags