Tennyson composed "In Memoriam A.H.H." in memory of his cherished friend Arthur Henry Hallam, who died at the age of 22. Dr. Holly Furneaux investigates how the poem uses individual loss to address larger issues of religion, purpose, and nature. She concludes that the poem is a meditation on mortality with a hope for resurrection. This essay will explore how Tennyson uses personal loss to address larger issues such as religion, purpose, and nature. It begins by looking at the historical context of the poem's composition. The poet Arthur Henry Hallam died in 1833 at the age of 22, which gave Tennyson the opportunity to reflect on his own mortality and that of others. Next, it examines how the poem addresses the issue of mortality by seeking a greater understanding of death and the afterlife. Finally, the essay looks at how the poem hopes for resurrection through love. Memorials were common during this time period, so it isn't surprising that one would be written in honor of someone who had passed away. However, what is unusual about "In Memoriam" is its focus on human frailty as well as the possibility of resurrection through love. Many poems at the time focused on religious subjects due to their popularity among readers. What makes "In Memoriam" unique is its inclusion of ideas related to religion but also nature and purpose.