2 - Whoso List to Hunt (by Sir Thomas Wyatt, c. late 1520s) Flashcards
1
Q
What 2 countries was Wyatt an ambassador to under Henry VIII?
A
France
Italy
2
Q
What did Wyatt’s cultural experiences give him insight into?
A
Different forms of poetry
3
Q
What is Whoso List to Hunt inspired by?
A
Petrarch’s Rime 190
4
Q
What do reports suggest about Wyatt’s relationship with Boleyn?
A
They were lovers
5
Q
How long did Wyatt spend in the Tower of London?
A
A month
6
Q
What was Boleyn executed for?
A
Adultery
7
Q
Who is the poem often considered to be about?
A
Anne Boleyn
8
Q
Why does Wyatt write the poem in English?
A
To amplify its significance as a language of literature
9
Q
What theme is conveyed using a Petrarchan sonnet?
A
Unattainable love
10
Q
What 3 themes link Whoso List to Hunt and The Great Gatsby together?
A
Social class & love
Love & isolation
Destructive love
