A Birthday Flashcards
1
Q
What is ‘a birthday’ about? What are the multiple interpretations?
A
This celebrates the expression of joy at the realisation of newly-attained love.
—could be a poem about 1st love or religious love for Jesus/ God.
2
Q
When was ‘A birthday’ first published?
A
In Macmillans magazine in 1861.
3
Q
What are the main themes in ‘a birthday’ ?
A
Joy of love, faith and spiritual fulfilment.
4
Q
What are the two main symbols in ‘ a birthday’ ?
A
Christina imagery
Nature
5
Q
What is the rhyme scheme of ‘ a birthday’ ?
A
ABCB
6
Q
What is the form of ‘a birthday ‘ ?
A
2 octaves, the 1st focuses on the speaker’s heart and the 2nd focuses on the ‘dais’ (platform).
7
Q
What is the meter of ‘a birthday’ ?
A
Iambic tetrameter, filling the poem with a confident march, propelling it forward.
