Question

Give the central idea of the following poem:
The Perfect Life

Answer 1

The poem 'The Perfect Life' represents the picture of life through beautiful and contrasting images.The poet says that a short and meaningful life is far better than a life that is long but uneventful.The poet compares the long life to an oak tree that grows tall and lasts for hundreds of years but is of no use to anyone.On the other hand, a lily is short-lived but it spreads sweetness and beauty all around. It gives joy to the people. Ben Jonson, in short, says life can be made beautiful and perfect even in a small lifespan.