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What is the Theme of the Poem No Man is an Island?

What is the Theme of the Poem No Man is an Island?

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  1. Donne actually means “human” when he says “man.” The poem emphasizes how every individual is a part of a much larger group. When Donne claims that one death affects us all, he brings our attention to his conception of community. We should be concerned about everyone, not just ourselves. Donne wants us to realize that everyone has the same aspirations and concerns. We can relate to each other because we are living through one another’s experiences.

     

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