Two different poems concerning Eros open with an appeal to the god of Eros and long for a response. Both poems begin with a description of Eros' face which defines who Eros is from two different perspectives. Although the subject matter and structure of the poem are similar between the two, the use of figurative speech, such as apostrophe and imagery, and rhyme completely changes the meaning. Bridges defines Eros as a distant god placed above humans, while Stevenson identifies a god as a slave tormented by human desires. Both Stevenson and Bridges begin Eros with a question, indicating the speakers' desire to reach the god of love. But the speaker in Bridges' poem uses an apostrophe in his question: "Why have you nothing in your face?" The question creates a distance between the god and the speaker, and reveals the mysterious nature of Eros. Bridges' Eros is inexpressive and inscrutable. In contrast, Stevenson's speaker asks "for love" and is surprised at who shows up. She asks: “But help me, who’s coming?” » This question expresses surprise and disappointment that Eros is ugly...