What effect does the imagery in these lines have on the meaning of the poem? Inquisitive, and fierce, and fasting, Restless, predatory, hasting; And they pounce on other eyes As lions on their prey; Responses Cupid is dangerous and deadly, as well as gentle. Cupid is dangerous and deadly, as well as gentle. Cupid is never satisfied and always hungry for more. Cupid is never satisfied and always hungry for more. Cupid is really only an animal, but an intelligent one. Cupid is really only an animal, but an intelligent one. Cupid is doomed to repeat one kind of behavior again and again.