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The poem, Porphyria¡¦s Lover by the English poet Robert Browning, is a dramatic monologue spoken in first person by a male lover that is obsessed with his lady, Porphyria. I found this poem to be appealing and interesting, as it explores the fine line between love and obsession and uses imagery and detailed description of the narrator¡¦s thoughts. It is said that true love between people will only be separated by death but in this poem is contrary to this common belief. Porphyria¡¦s Lover¡¦ is a narrative poem set during a storm at night, which symbolically is the time for secrecy and lovers. Under the cover of darkness, lovers meet and foul deeds are hidden. The raging storm outside the cottage is an ill omen, foretelling something terrible about to happen. The use of imagery to set the scene also set the mood for the rest of the poem. ¡§...sullen wind¡K¡¨ Line 2 ¡§It tore the elm-tops down for spite,¡¨ Line 3 This poem is full of detail, every movement made and every emotion is examined. The narrator experiences several emotions, a series of feeling terribly sad, then surprise, then satisfaction. Although the poem does not go into great detail about the setting or characters, we are given enough detail to make it interesting, so that we can follow the poem.