annotate In vain I have struggled. It will not do! My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you. In declaring myself thus im fully aware that I will be going to expressly against the wishes of my family, my friends, and i hardly need to add, my own better judgment.
Answer (1)
“In vain I have struggled” – The writer tried to fight or hide these feelings but failed.“You must allow me to tell you” – He insists on expressing his emotions despite obstacles.Conflict – He knows that declaring his love goes against family, friends, and his own judgment.Tone – Passionate, honest, and determined, showing inner conflict between desire and social expectations.The passage highlights the tension between personal emotions and societal/familial expectations, a common theme in romantic literature.
