Anthology - She walks in beauty

Question 1

Poet:

Answer 1

Lord Byron

Question 2

Context:

Answer 2

Wealthy
Defied society
About a woman whom he saw mourning at a funeral

Question 3

Main themes:

Answer 3

Beauty of women
Natural beauty
Comparing beauty of nature and women

Question 4

Key quote 1:

Answer 4

‘Of cloudless climes and starry skies’ - softly sibilant alliterative phrase creates lyrical, beautiful feel. Comparison to nature

Question 5

Key quote 2:

Answer 5

‘Thus mellowed to that tender light’ - does not make full sense, implying he is confused by her beauty

Question 6

Key quote 3:

Answer 6

‘so soft, so calm, yet eloquent’ - beautiful, elegant vocabulary

Question 7

Key quote 4:

Answer 7

‘A mind at peace with all below’ - unsullied, untouched

Question 8

Key quote 5:

Answer 8

‘A heart whose love is innocent’ appeal of purity and innocence.

Question 9

Structure:

Answer 9

There is a sensual feel to how the narrator describes the women.
Enjambement suggests that the woman’s beauty washes over him
simple rhyme scheme allows the poem to flow.

Question 10

What poem can this be linked to?

Answer 10

London