Analysis of the seventeenth century/Early Modern period, poem: The Altar, by George Herbert. Explain what you think the poem is saying or doing and how it makes that point, and how it works in a religious context.

A five page analytical essay of the poem the “Altar”, using the text and more so your own interpretations of the text. Can use outside sources (credible) for providing background on the Author, time period, and religious context in intro. Do not use outside sources, besides the text, when analyzing. Needs to include direct quotes and examples from the text to support claim. A total of 5 pages (not including) the works cited page.