Robert Herrick in the 17th century

1. Respond: How did you respond to Herrick´s imagines?

He referred to young women.

2. a. What advice does the speaker give women in lines 1-4?

 To gather   the rosebuds while  they  are fresh and beautiful.

   b. Interpret: what does the advice mean?

 Keep their virginity because what seem beautiful and fresh today will be dry and ugly tomorrow, also said the beauty is not forever.

3.a.Interpret :What does the poem suggest about passing time ?

 Time flies therefore is important not to waste time in vain things while we are young  especially women .

b. Connect :How does the last stanza answer these concerns ?

 If you waste your time you are going to receive punishment for your acts and time never comes back, is more like a moral suggestion.