A Birthday Flashcards
1
Q
What quotes in A Birthday link to the themes of nature and fruitfulness?
A
‘My heart is like a singing bird’
‘My heart is like an apple tree […] thickest fruit’
‘My heart is like a rainbow shell’
‘My heart is gladder than all these Because my love is come to me’
2
Q
What quotes link to religious/ spiritual fulfilment and royalty?
A
‘Raise me a dais of silk and down; Hang it with vair and purple dyes; Carve it in doves and pomegranates’
‘Work it in gold and silver fleurs-de-lys;’
3
Q
What is the last quote towards the end of A Birthday that exemplifies the theme of new beginnings, love and joy?
A
‘Because the birthday of my life, is come, my love is come to me’
