Explanation- “Still to Be Neat” is about the preference of natural beauty over artificial beauty. The poem tells of a woman who is getting dressed up and made up as if she were going to a feast. The speaker shows his inclination towards simplicity and naturalness. He says that artificial beauty may strike his eyes but not his heart. Many times, physical attractiveness is enough to get someone’s attention, but it is not enough to win someone’s affection and love.
Literary Worth- This poem has literary worth because it is extremely well written and has a great theme of naturalness. It also teaches a great truth that artificial beauty is inferior to the natural beauty of things. Artificial beauty is only skin deep, and in the end, natural beauty is what endures.
Personal Application- I think this poem has a great message. It shows me that one should be content with their natural beauty because he or she is fearfully and wonderfully made by God, and fake beauty is an insufficient means to win the heart.
Jonson, Ben. “Still to Be Neat.” British Literature. Ronald A. Horton. 2nd ed. Greenville: BJU, 2003. 303. Print.
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