The first page delves into the complex portrayal of love and control in both Porphyria's lover and The Farmer's Bride. The analysis reveals how both poems present romantic relationships marred by manipulation and dominance.

Quote: "Porphyria worshipped me"

Highlight: The analysis emphasizes how the male protagonist in Porphyria's Lover exercises control through silence and psychological manipulation, demonstrated by the line "no voice replied."

Definition: The term "masochistic" is used to describe the controlling nature of relationships in both poems, referring to behavior characterized by deriving pleasure from domination.

Example: The speaker's godlike positioning in Porphyria's Lover is demonstrated through his complete control over the female character's fate.

The comparison draws parallels between physical destruction in Porphyria's Lover and mental destruction in The Farmer's Bride, highlighting different manifestations of toxic control in romantic relationships.