In “Letter One” of Letters to a Young Poet, a man named Rainer Maria Rilke gives advice to young poet who seeks for help from Rilke, an advanced poet. Rilke’s specific word choices impacted the meaning and tone of his letter. Rilke’s passion for poetry was displayed within the letter and he wanted the poet to also be passionate about writing as well. Rilke told the young poet on (pg. 6) “ Find out the reason that commands you to write.” Rilke wants the young poet to question himself on why he writes. Rilke questions if the young poet has a passion for writing because if he doesn’t than he should not be writing at all. Rilke says on (pg. 7) “ if, as i have said, one feels one could live without writing, then one shouldn’t write at all.” Rilke
