Absent from thee-Meaning and language Flashcards
meaning of poem
The speaker ruminates on his unfaithfulness, saying he loves his partner but has desires he can’t ignore.
Title
repetition creates echo and reinforces significance
Also creates a great sense of lover’s absence
What alliteration is used?
‘When wearied with a world of woe’
‘When wearied with a world of woe’ Effect
Underlines the speakers sincerity as the words are slowed down
Comedic element as after engaging in sexual acts he will be tired.
What religious imagery is used?
‘Once more wandering from heaven’
‘Once more wandering from heaven’ Effect
sacred nature of their love can withstand infidelity
Doesn’t want to lose his lover as he doesn’t want to lose God.
what consonance is used?
Brisk sound of ‘L’ and ‘t’
‘Absent from thee i languish still’
Effect of the consonance
Curt as if he’s trying to cut off his lovers questions.
Artificial consideration
What asyndeton is used?
‘faithfess to thee,false unforgiven’
effect of the asyndeton
Sarcastic
Dramatic words connected makes the intensity of his future and infidelities more realistic
